Worker Hurt when Dumbwaiter Fell Can Bring Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court revived a worker's Labor Law claim for his injuries from when the hoist cable on a dumbwaiter snapped, causing the dumbwaiter to fall, with him trapped inside. Case: Hettich v. 125 East 50th Street Co., No. 11113 116525/07, 04/15/2014, published.Facts: Brian Hettich worked for Nouveau Elevator Industries Inc. Nouveau contracted with the 125 East 50th Street Co. to provide maintenance services for the building's dumbwaiters. Hettich suffered injuries while trying to repair the controller on one of the dumbwaiters when the hoist cable for the dumbwait...