Homeowner's Company Not Liable for Worker's Injuries

A New York appellate court ruled that a company partially owned by an individual serving as the general contractor on a construction project at his private residence was not liable for a worker’s injuries sustained in the course of the project. Case: Dennis v. Cerrone, No. 363 CA 23-00263, 07/03/2024, published. Facts: Joseph Dennis suffered injuries while working for a framing subcontractor on a residential construction project. The property was owned by Vincent Cerrone, who served as general contractor on the project that involved building a 900-square-foot addition. Denn...