Practice point: A separate prime contractor is not liable under for injuries to the employees of other contractors where there is no privity of contract.
Students should note, however that where that contractor has been delegated authority to supervise and control the work, the contractor becomes a statutory agent of the owner or general contractor.
Case: Barrios v. City of New York, NY Slip Op 06072 (2d Dept. 2010)
Here is the opinion.
Tomorrow's issue: Motion practice.
