Court Revives Labor Law Claim for Worker Who Fell at Construction Site

A New York appellate court revived a Labor Law claim for a worker who fell on debris outside the front of a building under construction. Case: Ingrati v. Avalonbay Communities Inc., No. 150134/15, 04/14/2022, published. Facts: Michael Ingrati suffered injuries when he slipped or tripped on debris on a sidewalk area outside the front of a building under construction. Procedural history: Ingrati filed suit against Avalonbay Communities Inc., asserting claims for negligence and violation of the Labor Law. Avalonbay moved for summary judgment dismissing the Section 241(6) claim. Section ...