Worker Struck by Falling Fire Extinguisher Entitled to Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for injuries from being struck by a falling fire extinguisher. Case: Moscinski v. Quadrum 38 LLC, No. 160030/19, 596073/19, 04/02/2024, published. Facts: Pawel Moscinski suffered injuries when a fire extinguisher fell on his foot at a construction site. Procedural history: Moscinski filed suit against Quadrum 38 LLC, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 200. Section 200 is a codification of the common-law duty to provide a safe workplace. Moscinski moved for summary jud...