Court Overturns Summary Judgment on Liability for Worker's Slip-and-Fall at Construction Site

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should not have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim based on his slip-and-fall accident. Case: Baum v. Javen Construction Co. Inc., No. 67 CA 20-00584, 06/11/2021, published. Facts: Bryan Baum suffered injuries when he fell on a path covered by ice and snow while carrying elevator rails to be installed at a construction project. The Javen Construction Co. Inc. was the general contractor for the project. Javen had hired Baum’s employer to install an elevator for the project. Procedural history: Baum filed suit against Jav...