Worker Can Proceed With Labor Law, Negligence Claims for Slip on Ice

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker could proceed with his Labor Law and negligence claims based on his slip and fall on ice at a construction site. Case: Stewart v. Alcoa Inc., No. 529531, 06/25/2020, published. Facts: In May 2011, Alcoa Inc. hired Fluor Enterprises Inc. to serve as the general contractor for the construction of building after the prior structure had been destroyed by fire. Fluor subcontracted some of the work to David Stewart’s employer. The building was partially complete as of December 2012, and snow and ice could enter the building. Stewart ...