Worker Struck by Granite Panel Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a granite panel. Case: Roman v. Zapco 1500 Investment LP, No. 156146/2017, 06/07/2022, published. Facts: Geigel Roman suffered injuries when a 400-pound granite panel fell on him at a construction site in Manhattan. Procedural history: Roman filed suit against Zapco 1500 Investment LP, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property owners, general contractors or t...