Article Date: 04/09/2007

"CONTROL OF THE PREMISES" DID NOT MAKE PRIME RESPONSIBLE FOR SUB'S SAFETY PRACTICES

The Court of Appeals of Texas, Second District

Pierce v. Charter Builders, Ltd.

No. 2-06-318-CV
April 12, 2007

Overview

A Texas court has ruled that subcontract language giving the prime contractor “complete control of the premises” and the right to schedule and coordinate the work did not make the prime a “controlling contractor” for purposes of subcontractor safety practices.

Background

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