Rodolfo Sanchez v. Valerie Dingwall

Summary

In this premises liability action, plaintiff, a landscape worker, who suffered serious injuries when his chainsaw allegedly struck a metal cord while trimming trees and bushes, accused defendant property owner of hiring him to do a job that required a license and failing to identify the supposed hazard on the property.

The defense contends that the work did not require a license and challenges the claim that the cord caused the injury.

Outcome

For the plaintiff as to liability. Settlement as to damages during that phase of trial.