$2 million Slip and Fall Verdict for Scaffolding Accident Thrown Out because Laborer Proved Elements of Premises Liability but Judge’s Jury Instruction Mistakenly Only Addressed General Negligence. A costly Trial Error

A pipefitter employed by a refinery owner (Valero Energy Corporation) was injured when he slipped and fell on loose plywood on scaffolding constructed by a scaffolding contractor.  He filed suit against the scaffolding firm, alleging the basic elements of premises...