Facts

Defendant C. Overaa, a general contractor company entered into a contract with San Francisco Unified School District to renovate Willie Brown Jr. Middle School. Overaa contracted with defendant Edward W. Scott Electric Co., a subcontractor company to perform electrical work during the renovations. Subsequently, EWS subcontracted with defendant PCD to provide an AV system for the project. Plaintiff Dannie Salas worked as an electrical installer for PCD. While working, plaintiff fell from a walkway ramp and sustained injuries to her left knee and ankle. Plaintiff sued defendants for negligence.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendants negligently set up plywood as walkways knowing it could not withstand the weight of an average sized person. Plaintiff contended that PCD did not control or set up the walkway. Further, plaintiff contended that the walkway ramp violated Cal Osha Title Section 8:1624.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendant EWS contended that since plaintiff was receiving workers' compensation benefits for his injuries, plaintiff was barred from suing EWS under "Privette v. Superior Court." Defendant also contended that it owed no duty of reasonable care to plaintiff. Finally, defendant contended that it did not control the means and methods of PCD's work.

Result

The court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant EWS.