A California appellate court on Monday ruled that the family of a worker who fell to his death during a home construction project could not proceed with claims against the homeowner, as a matter of law.
Bhupinder Kalkat hired JKD Construction as the framing contractor for the construction of a house in Live Oak.
The contract provided that JKD was responsible for compliance with all state and federal requirements for safety and fall protection. The contract also required JKD to carry current workers' compensation and liability insurance.
Amador Gudino worked for JKD. In October 2012, the...
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