Worker Who Fell From Ladder Entitled to Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker injured in a fall from a ladder. Case: Begnoja v. Hudson River Park Trust, No. 152938/20, 05/08/2025, published. Facts: Alen Begnoja fell from a ladder while insulating ductwork in the ceiling of a building. Procedural history: Begnoja filed suit against Super P57 LLC, RXR Pier 57 MT LLC, RXR Realty LLC, RXR Construction Services LLC, City Winery LLC and City Winery NY-Pier 57 LLC, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liabil...