Worker Can Proceed With Claim From Collapse of Brick Column

A New York appellate court ruled that a property owner was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing the claims of a worker who fell when a brick column gave way. Case: Mowla v. Wu, No. 2019-13573, 06/09/2021, published. Facts: Rafiquil Mowla fell from an extension ladder while working at a single-family residence owned by Baozhu Wu. Mowla was trying to access the roof of the garage in order to clean its brick columns. The brick column fell apart, causing Mowla to lose his balance and fall to the ground. Procedural history: Mowla filed suit against Wu, asserting ...