Court Partially Revives Worker's Labor Law Claim for Tripping Accident

A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claims for his alleged injuries from a tripping accident at a construction site. Case: Bacova v. Paramount Leasehold LP, No. 154088/16, 01/09/2024, published. Facts: Bujar Bacova suffered injuries while working at a construction site when he tripped. After the accident, Bacova gave conflicting testimony regarding whether he tripped on the edge of the plywood floor protection or a mat laid on it. Procedural history: Bacova filed suit against Paramount Leasehold LP, Levin Management Corp., Cord Contracting Co. Inc. and Sh...