An electrician is suing a general contractor for enforcing a “no-shoes” policy on the Brazilian flooring in a mansion in East Hampton, N.Y., Newsday reports.
The mansion is owned by a trust set up by former Starbucks CEO and potential presidential candidate Howard Schultz.
Required to take off his shoes and wear booties on the job site to prevent damage to the hardwood floors, the electrician was climbing a ladder in the home in June 2017 when he lost his footing and fell, severely injuring his spine, according to the report. His attorney told Newsday that whoever controlled the work environment is responsible for the injuries.
It was unclear whether the policy barring shoes from the Brazilian flooring was set by Schultz or the general contractor.
