Worker Injured While Trying to Stop Falling Object Prevails on Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from trying to prevent an air conditioning coil unit from falling. Case: Britt v. Levgar Equities Corp., No. 30587/19, 05/07/2024, published. Facts: Chauncey Britt suffered an electric shock while attempting to install an air conditioning coil unit at a property owned by Levgar Equities Corp. and NB Net Solutions 41 Inc. When the power to the unit was cut off, it fell on Britt’s knees. He injured his back and arm trying to pull the unit upward to preve...