Laborer doing electrical work is electrocuted on job site. $14.3 million awarded. Fresno County.
Summary
A laborer instructed to work on a door bell is electrocuted on job site; no workers' comp coverage. Developer/contractor is held liable.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Fresno Superior Court / 10 CE CG 03837
- Type of Case: Construction Site Accident, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff: The Veen Firm, PC by Craig M. Peters and S. Anoush Lancaster, San Francisco.
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Attorney for the Defendant: LeClairRyan, LLP by Charles H. Horn, San Francisco.Wood Smith Henning & Berman, LLP by Charles A. Leath, Fresno.Petrie, Dorfmeier & Morris, LLP by J. David, Fresno.