In Altamirano v. Door Automation Corp., Christian Altamirano was injured when work undertaken by Door Automation (DA) was improperly performed.

Altamirano sued DA claiming that its work posed an “unreasonable risk of harm to others.”

When the New York County Supreme Court denied DA’s request to dismiss the case, the company appealed to the Appellate Division, First Department.

Although Altamirano didn't hire the contractor, the AD1 was of the opinion the company became responsible for his injuries when DA agreed to do the job and created a dangerous condition.

Meaning, that the case will now proceed to trial.

Ta Da!

To download a copy of the Appellate Division’s decision, please use this link: Altamirano v. Door Automation Corp.