UMass Boston Construction Site Injury Lawsuit Targets Capstone
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Overview of the Lawsuit
Donald Houston, a resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, filed a lawsuit owing the injuries he sustained while working at a construction site on the campus of UMass Boston. At the time of the incident, Houston worked as a mason tender. He named Capstone Development Partners, LLC; Shawmut Design and Construction; Network Adjusters, Inc.; and Houston Casualty Company (HCC) as defendants. He alleged that his injuries resulted from failures in site management, safety protocols, and the handling of insurance claims.
Cause of the Incident
The incident occurred on March 15, 2018, while Houston was unloading masonry materials. A pulley mechanism malfunctioned during the task. Houston claimed that Capstone and Shawmut had failed to train workers adequately and had not provided proper oversight of site equipment. He further alleged that the companies had allowed work to continue despite high wind conditions that created an unsafe environment. According to the complaint, these decisions demonstrated a preference for profit over worker safety.
Nature of the Injuries
Houston sustained significant physical injuries due to the pulley failure. He asserted that h
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