Worker Shouldn't Have Been Denied Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should not have been denied summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for injuries from falling through an unguarded opening. Case: Blacio v. Related Construction LLC, No. 157518/22, 04/16/2024, published. Facts: Jimmy Blacio allegedly suffered injuries while moving large wooden panels from the basement to the 12th floor of a construction project. Blacio and a co-worker had to walk past a stairway on the 12th floor. As he was passing the stairway, he fell through an unguarded opening. Procedural history: Blacio filed suit against Related Construc...