Privette Doctrine Bars Injured Worker's Suit Against General Contractor

A California appellate court ruled that the Privette doctrine barred a worker and his wife from suing a general contractor for his injuries from falling through a skylight. Case: Sanchez v. Alston Construction Co., No. B309232, 06/24/2022, unpublished. Facts: The Alston Construction Co. is a general contractor. In 2015, Alston contracted with PanCal 11525 Shoemaker LLC to alter a building and construct a parking lot for FedEx Ground Package System Inc. Alston contracted with AMPCO Contracting Inc. to demolish structures and pavement. AMPCO then hired KML Services Inc. to remove asbestos fro...