Homeowners Get Summary Dismissal of Workers' Labor Law Claims

A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of the Labor Law claims against the owners of a single-family residence undergoing renovation work. Case: Valencia v. Glinski, Nos. 2021-01898 and 2021-01899, 08/02/2023, published. Facts: On May 27, 2016, Sean Glinski and Teresa Cheng purchased a single-family residence in East Hampton. The following February, Glinski and Cheng entered into a contract for renovation work at the home with Chris Behan Construction Co. Ltd. During the course of the renovation, Teofilo Valencia and Andres Alvarracin were allegedly injured when s...