Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Injuries From Unguarded Saw

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from an unguarded, hand-held demolition saw. Case: Rodriguez v. FGI Corp., No. 157850/21, 10/02/2025, published. Facts: Antonio Rodriguez suffered injuries while using a hand-held demolition saw that did not have a self-adjusting guard over the blade. Procedural history: Rodriguez filed suit against FGI Corp., asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 241(6), and then moved for summary judgment. Section 241(6) imposes nondelegable duties on owne...