Worker Struck by Falling Refrigerator Doesn't Assert Viable Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court rejected the Labor Law claim filed by a worker who was injured when a refrigerator fell on her. Case: Duque v. 50 Clinton Property Owner LLC, No. 150450/18, 11/10/2022, published. Facts: Maria Duque worked for a cleaning company that was hired by 50 Clinton Property Owner LLC to clean newly constructed apartments before they were turned over to tenants. Duque was cleaning a refrigerator that had been left on a delivery dolly when it fell on her, causing injury. Procedural history: Duque filed suit against Clinton, asserting a claim for violation of Labo...