Thursday, December 17, 2020

City owes for hand injury when it hired uninsured contractor to rehab city building

Tommy Patrick v Derek Mulvaney, uninsured and Jerry Dierker Construction and City of Monett

Release Date:  Dec. 3, 2020 (Accident date March 17, 2016)

Venue:  Lawrence County


Plot Summary:  Claimant cut some tendons while using a saw resulting in injuries.  The Commission affirmed an award of approximately $65,000.  The City sought to manage a construction project on its own to save money and one of its council subcontracted work to a uninsured construction company. The ALJ found the City had made remodeling part of its "regular" business, and found the city was acting more than a mere property owner.  The ALJ found impact on grip and strength supported an award at the hand for a two finger injury  


Cast

Mahon

Newman

Collier

Sparlin

Volarich

Lennard 

What's it worth?

 25% hand