A New York appellate court tossed the Labor Law claims of a worker allegedly injured while replacing a ballast in a light fixture.
Case: Caban v. 1691 Fulton Ave. Housing Development Fund Corp., No. 26335/15E, 12/28/2021, published.
Facts: Eliezer Caban allegedly suffered injuries while replacing the ballast in a light fixture at a property owned by 1691 Fulton Ave. Housing Development Fund Corp.
Procedural history: Caban filed suit against Fulton, asserting claims for violation of Labor Law Sections 240(1) and 241(6).
Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property ow...
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