Worker Gets Benefits for Fall Despite Reporting Different Type of Accident

A New York appellate court ruled that a construction worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim based on an alleged fall, despite evidence that he had reported being hurt while lifting. Case: Song v. CA Plaza, No. 2020-09397, 08/24/2022, published. Facts: Guoxing Song allegedly injured his lower back while working as a carpenter on a building being constructed in Queens. According to Song, the accident occurred when he slipped on a patch of ice at the construction site. Procedural history: Song filed suit against the owner of the building, CA Plaza LLC, and W&L ...