Worker Who Fell From Ladder Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case: Unzain v. NW 100 Broadway Property Owner LLC, No. 450164/20, 04/14/2026, published. Facts: Victor Unzain fell from a ladder while installing drywall above a window. He later described the ladder as “loose,” recalling that it made a noise and wobbled, causing him to lose his balance and fall. Procedural history: Unzain filed suit against NW 100 Broadway Property Owner LLC, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Secti...