Defendant Gets Dismissal of Worker's Claims, Indemnification From Subcontractors

A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant in a Labor Law action should have been granted summary judgment on its indemnification claims against its subcontractors and that a worker’s claims should have been dismissed. Case: Cresser v. 345 Park Avenue LP, No. 110848/11, 04/15/2021, published. Facts: Christopher Cresser worked for Antovel Gelberg Painting & Wallpapering Inc. He allegedly suffered injuries when he tripped over a raised floor at a construction site where Antovel was a subcontractor of JT Magen & Co. Inc. The floor had been installed by William Erath &...