Worker Injured While Filming Rental Property Doesn't Assert Viable Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claims for injuries he sustained while videotaping a recently vacated rental property. Case: DeJesus v. 935 Bronx River Avenue LLC, No.  23807/15E, 07/21/2023, published. Facts: Anthony DeJesus worked as an auto salesman. He also occasionally engaged in property management duties at the request of his employer's principal, who was also a principal in 935 Bronx River Avenue LLC and Old Iron Management LLC. The principal asked DeJesus to videotape the premises recently vacated by a tenant, M&...