Portillo v. Conrod Concrete, Inc. (2004) (Los Angeles Superior Court, Norwalk)

$550,000.00

A subcontractor employee fell through a floor opening/penetration when he lifted an unmarked and unsecured piece of plywood. The employee suffered a fractured back and a concussion. The suit was brought against the General Contractor and various subcontractors based upon claims that one of them had left the piece of plywood unmarked and unsecured, both in violation of Cal OSHA requirements.