Worker Can Proceed With Claims Against Machine Manufacturer; Employer Also Subject to Suit

In three separate opinions, a New York appellate court ruled that the manufacturer of a corrugator machine was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing all of an injured worker’s claims against it and that the employer was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing the third-party and cross-claims asserted against it. Case: Rampersaud v. Hsieh Hsu Machinery Co. Ltd., Nos. 2017-11966, 2018-09113, and 2019-01050, 07/14/2021, published. Facts: Rudenauth Rampersaud worked for the Ares Printing and Packaging Corp. In January 2006, Rampersaud allegedly suffered injuries at work when he a...