Portion of Labor Law Claim Reinstated for Accident From Pest Control Work

A New York appellate court partially revived an injured worker’s Labor Law claim for a mishap on a pest control project. Case: Castaneda v. Amsterco 67 LLC, No. 30981/19E, 10/03/2023, published. Facts: Mark Castaneda suffered injuries while working on a pest control project, attaching pigeon netting to anchors drilled into the facade of a building and setting up spikes on the building's ledges and windowsills. Procedural history: Castaneda filed suit against Premier C. and Outsect Inc., asserting claims for violations of the Labor Law. The defendants moved for summary judgment di...