Property Owner Not Entitled to Summary Dismissal of Worker's Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a property owner was not entitled to summary judgment on an injured worker’s Labor Law claim based on the homeowner's exemption from liability. Case: Rivera v Matiz Architecture PLLC, No. 29322/20E, 06/20/2023, published. Facts: Edgar Rivera suffered injuries in a construction accident at a property owned by 3 RSD LLC. The company is owned by another corporation that has only one managing member. According to the managing member's affidavit, 3 RSD intended to use the property solely for residential purposes.  Procedural his...