Employer Gets Dismissal of Claims for Indemnification, Contribution

A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker’s employer was not subject to liability for contribution and indemnification to a defendant the worker sued for on-the-job injuries. Case: Contreras v. Mall 1-Bay Plaza LLC, No. 34407/20E, 02/23/2023, published. Facts and procedural history: Julio Contreras worked for Electrical Illuminations by Arnold Inc. He suffered injuries while working on a property controlled by Mall 1-Bay Plaza LLC. Contreras filed suit against Mall-1, which filed claims for contribution and indemnification against Electrical. Electrical moved to dismiss...