Privette Doctrine Stops Wrongful Death Suit

A California appellate court ruled that an equipment rental company could not be held liable for the death of a contractor’s employee on its property. Case: Horne v. Ahern Rentals Inc., No. B299605, 06/10/20, published. Facts: Ruben Dickerson worked for 24-Hour Tire Service Inc., which provided tire repair and replacement services for Ahern Rentals Inc. Ahern is in the business of leasing forklifts and other heavy-duty construction vehicles. It was one of 24-Hour Tire’s biggest customers. Dickerson was killed in an accident on Ahern’s premises while he was replacing the t...