Worker Injured in Fall From Ladder Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim based on his fall from a ladder. Case: Mora v. 1-10 Bush Terminal Owner LP, No. 2020-07891, 03/15/2023, published. Facts: John Mora worked for Superior Services Demo Inc. He allegedly suffered injuries when he fell from a ladder while performing demolition work at a building owned by 1-10 Bush Terminal Owner LP. According to Mora, the accident occurred when the ladder he was standing on was struck by a falling pipe and fell over. Procedural history: Mora filed suit against Bush, asserting a cl...