Employer Not Entitled to Summary Dismissal of Third-Party Indemnification, Contribution Claims

A New York appellate court upheld the denial of an employer’s motion for summary judgment dismissing claims for indemnity and contribution by the defendant in an action filed by an injured worker. Case: Maurizaca v. 201 Water Street LLC, No. 159770/15, 595628/17, 595162/18, 01/23/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: Juan M. Maurizaca worked for Apex Restoration Corp. He filed suit against 201 Water Street LLC after he suffered injuries while working on a construction project at a property owned by Water Street. Water Street then filed a third-party claim against Apex, s...