Factory Operator Qualifies as Special Employer of Allegedly Injured Worker

A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of an allegedly injured worker’s claims against a factory operator, finding he was a special employee of the defendant. Case: Rodriguez v. 27-11 49th Ave. Realty LLC, No. 2021-07150, 12/27/2023, published. Facts: Tomas Rodriguez allegedly suffered injuries in a slip-and-fall at a factory owned by 27-11 49th Ave. Realty LLC and operated by Mana Products Inc. Procedural history: Rodriguez filed suit against Realty and Mana, seeking damages. Realty and Mana moved for summary judgment dismissing the complaint as asserted against Mana. T...