Construction Worker May Proceed With Claims for Injury From Falling Object

A divided New York appellate court ruled that a worker can proceed with all of his Labor Law claims for an injury caused when a lintel fell from a doorway and landed on his head. Case: Robinson v. Spragues Washington Square, No. 1283 CA 17-00646, 02/09/2018, published. Facts: Norman Robinson Jr. allegedly suffered injuries while working on a commercial redevelopment project converting a manufacturing facility into a retail space. According to Robinson, he was attempting to install a doorframe in an exterior doorway when the frame got stuck. As he was struggling to free the frame, a ste...