Court Upholds Dismissal of Labor Law Claim for Slip-and-Fall Accident

A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claim from a trip-and-fall accident at a construction site. Case: Jones v. 30 Park Place Hotel LLC, No. 10634, 156753/16, 12/26/2019, published. Facts: Jeffrey Jones suffered injuries while working at a construction project for 30 Park Place Hotel LLC. While stepping backward with a wheelbarrow, Jones allegedly tripped over a piece of plywood nailed to the floor, apparently to cover a hole. Procedural history: Jones filed suit against Park Place, asserting claims for negligence and violation of the Labor Law. Par...