Worker Fails to Assert Viable Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s claims under the Labor Law for alleged injuries on a future construction site. Case: Marney v. Cornell Kent II Holdings LLC, No. 2018-10030, 05/19/2021, published. Facts: Dennis Marney worked for Warren George Inc. He suffered injuries while drilling for soil samples at a property allegedly owned by Cornell Kent II Holdings LLC. Cornell Realty Management LLC had contracted with RA Consultants LLC for RA to test the soil for future excavation and construction. RAC then hired WGI to drill for the soil samples. WGI sent ...