Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall on Stairway

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a construction worker for his injuries from a fall from the top step of a stairway leading to his elevated work area. Case: Rivas v. Nestle Realty Holding Co., No. 304599/15, 11/05/2020, published. Facts: Gustavo Rivas fell to the ground when he placed his foot on the top step of a recently constructed stairway leading to the elevated deck where he was supposed to work.  Rivas said the stairway was the only way to access to his work area. He also claimed the stairway was unfinished and lacked handrails and supports under...