Construction Supply Company Can't Challenge Exoneration of Contractor for Fatal Accident

A California appellate court ruled that a construction supply company could not challenge the exoneration of a general contractor for a worker’s fatal accident. Case: Atlas Construction Supply Inc. v. Swinerton Builders, No. D076426, 01/26/2021, published. Facts: Swinerton Builders was the general contractor for the construction of a residential development in San Diego. Swinerton subcontracted with J.R. Construction Inc. to perform concrete work and with Brewer Crane & Rigging Inc. to perform crane work. J.R. Construction rented a concrete column formwork from Atlas Construc...