Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York August 4, 2011 (Morris v. C & F Builders, Inc.)

Mercure, J.P

Defendants James Meehan and Rachel Meehan hired various contractors to construct a residence, including defendant George C. Squires, an electrical contractor. Squires, in turn, employed plaintiff, who was injured at the work site when he fell through an opening in the floor where a staircase was to be installed.