Worker Struck by Falling Post Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a metal post. Case: Argueta v. 39 W 23rd Street LLC, No. 162456/19, 03/25/2025, published. Facts: Oscar Danilo Vigil Argueta suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he was struck by a metal post. According to Argueta, the post was 9 to 11 feet long and weighed about 150 pounds. IT had been leaning against a truck and fell on him as he was kneeling to adjust other posts. Procedural history: Argueta filed suit against 9 W 23rd Street L...