The action was properly dismissed absent any evidence as to the size of the puddle on which plaintiff allegedly slipped and how long it was present before the accident. The fact that it had been raining for several hours before the accident does not, without more, permit an inference of constructive notice (see, O'Rourke v. Williamson, Picket, Gross, 260 A.D.2d 260; cf., Cottingham v. Hammerson Fifth Ave., 259 A.D.2d 348). Nor can defendants be held liable, absent constructive notice, on the basis of any performance obligations in their contract pertaining to the placement of mats in inclement weather (see, O'Rourke v. Williamson, Picket, Gross, supra).
THIS CONSTITUTES THE DECISION AND ORDER OF SUPREME COURT, APPELLATE DIVISION, FIRST DEPARTMENT.