Property Owner Not Liable to Worker Hired by Nephew for Home Renovations

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that a property owner could not be held liable for injuries sustained by a worker who was hired by her nephew to perform renovations on her home. Case: Pacheco v. Coffman, No. 1 CA-CV 23-0107, 11/16/2023, unpublished. Facts: Kathryn Coffman owned a cabin in Munds Park. When she decided to renovate the structure and demolish the fireplace, she discussed the idea with Jeffrey Simbric, her nephew. Simbric offered to help his aunt at no charge, and Coffman accepted the offer. There was no written contract between them. Coffman testified that she assumed she w...