Labor Law Claim Reinstated for Worker Struck by Pipe

A New York appellate court revived a worker’s Labor Law claim against one defendant and granted summary judgment on his claim against two others. Case: Mustafaj v. City of New York, No. 800323/22E, 01/08/2026, published. Facts: Ismajl Mustafaj allegedly suffered injuries while working as part of a team excavating and doing plumbing work in a trench in the Bronx, connecting water service from the street to a building. According to Mustafaj, he was bent over in a 6-foot-deep excavation inspecting a tunnel near the bottom when a 400-pound pipe fell and struck his back. The Cit...