Case Name: William V. Elliott, Public Administrator of Kings County, as Administrator of the Estate of Ingvar Tofte, Deceased, Respondent, v. Turner Construction Company, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1944-12-18
Citations: 268 A.D. 1001
Docket Number: 
Parties: William V. Elliott, Public Administrator of Kings County, as Administrator of the Estate of Ingvar Tofte, Deceased, Respondent, v. Turner Construction Company, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 268
Pages: 1001–1001

Head Matter:
William V. Elliott, Public Administrator of Kings County, as Administrator of the Estate of Ingvar Tofte, Deceased, Respondent, v. Turner Construction Company, Appellant.

Opinion:
Plaintiff's intestate, an employee of a subcontractor, while working on a building being constructed by defendant — the general contractor — fell through an unguarded and unprotected opening or vent on the roof, suffering injuries which resulted in his death. Plaintiff recovered a verdict for $6,000, representing damages for the personal injuries suffered by the decedent and for his wrongful death. Defendant appeals. Judgment unanimously affirmed, with costs. No opinion. Present — Close, P. J., Johnston, Adel, Lewis and Aldrich, JJ.