Worker Fails to Prove Applicable Exception to Privette Doctrine

A California appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s lawsuit for injuries from inspecting a property’s HVAC equipment. DMP 250 Newport Center LLC owns a mixed-use building in Orange County. In June 2018, DMP hired Air Control Systems Inc. to maintain and service the heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment for the building. The building’s HVAC units are on the roof, connected by ductwork into a crawl space between the joists above. The crawl space was about 44 inches tall and accessible through a door on the roof. ...