Federal Aviation Law Doesn't Preempt Worker's Labor Law Claims for Helicopter Crash

A divided New York appellate court ruled that federal aviation law did not preempt a worker’s Labor Law claim for injuries from a helicopter crash. Case: Scaletta v. Michels Power Inc., No. CV-24-0541, 01/16/2025, published. Facts: Michels Power Inc. was to perform repair and construction on power lines in 2021. Michels subcontracted some of the work to Haverfield International Inc. Brandon Scaletta worked for Haverfield as a helicopter lineman, a job that required him to use a helicopter to reach towers and power lines so that he could perform needed work. On June 18, 2021, Scaletta...