Property Owners, Architect Not Liable for Labor Law Claims

A New York appellate court ruled that the owners of a private residence and their architect were entitled to summary judgment dismissing the Labor Law and negligence claims against them by an injured employee of a general contractor. Case: Punina v. Canaday, No. 2022-08227, 08/21/2024, published. Facts: Segundo Punina allegedly suffered injuries when he fell from a 16-foot ladder situated on top of a scaffold while working on a construction project at a dwelling owned by Tyrone and Jaime Canaday. Procedural history: Punina filed suit against the Canadays and their architect, asserting ...