Court Upholds Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Staircase Accident

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim arising from an accident on an unsecured temporary staircase. Case: Cuomo v. Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, No. 160629/19, 06/04/2024, published. Facts: Emilio Cuomo suffered injuries when he fell from an unsecured temporary staircase while working on a construction project. Procedural history: Cuomo filed suit against the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on proper...