Contractor Has Immunity From Civil Liability to Injured Worker

A federal appellate court ruled that a contractor who hired a crane company’s services was immune from civil liability for injuries suffered by an employee of the crane company. Case: Hall v. SAC Wireless LLC, No. 23-13272, 07/24/2024, unpublished. Facts: In August 2020, SAC Wireless LLC was the general contractor on a project installing and removing antennas on a cellphone tower. SAC contracted with Maxim Crane Works LP to provide equipment and employees. Antonio Hall worked for Maxim, and he was assigned the job of setting up and breaking down the crane for the project. S...