Worker Can Proceed With Suit Against Friend

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker could proceed with a Labor Law claim for a fall that occurred at his friend’s residence. Case: Parra v. Cardenas, No. 11518 24965/17E, 05/14/2020, published. Facts: Jorge Parra went to friend Juan Cardenas’ house and suffered injuries when he fell through the roof of the residential garage. Parra alleged that Cardenas had told him to go onto the roof to assist contractors with demolition work. Cardenas claimed he had hired Parra to clean up debris at ground level. He said he had specifically told Parra not to go on the roof, but Par...