Worker's Conflicting Accounts of Accident Render Summary Judgment Inappropriate

A New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim due to his conflicting accounts of the accident. Case: Lewis v. 96 Wythe Acquisition LLC, No. 23716/15E, 04/12/2022, published. Facts and procedural history: William Lewis allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project. He filed suit against 96 Wythe Acquisition LLC and the Dimyon Development Corp., asserting claims for negligence and violation of the Labor Law. The defendants then sought contractual indemnification from All Island Masonry & Concrete Inc. ...