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| Case Name | Rivera-Sanchez v. Perez | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 03/19/2013 | |
| Note | The widow of a California man who fell to his death while performing roof repairs for a friend could not assert a viable claim against the property owner as the putative employer of her late-husband or in tort. | |
| Citation | C065350 | |
| WCC Citation | WCC 39922013 CA |
RIVERA-SANCHEZ v. PEREZ DOLORES RIVERA-SANCHEZ, Individually and as Successor in Interest, etc. , et al. , Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. ALEJANDRO PEREZ, Defendant and Respondent. Prior to the incident, Defendant Perez was informed and believed that there were some areas of dry rot under the eaves on various portions of the roof. The sole cost of the roof repairs was $186. 68, which was the cost of supplies purchased by Perez. The decedent used his own tools and ladder to make the repairs, with the exception of one saw which was provided by Defendant Perez. As decedent was familiar with roof repairs, Defendant Perez did not direct the details of the decedent's work.
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