Estoppel Doesn't Bar Worker's Labor Law Claim Against Contractor

A New York appellate court said a worker was not barred from bringing a Labor Law claim against a general contractor due to the reversal of a prior ruling. Case: Phillips v. Burgio & Campofelice Inc., No. 1292 CA 19-00847, 03/13/2020, published. Facts: Charles Phillips allegedly suffered injuries while working for a subcontractor on a demolition and abatement project at property owned by the State of New York. The general contractor was Burgio & Campofelice Inc. Procedural history: Phillips filed suit against the state in the Court of Claims. He also filed suit against B&C...