Worker Struck by Falling Object 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 falling object. Case: Tejada-Rodriguez v. 76 Eleventh Avenue Property Owner LLC, No. 29502/18, 10/01/2024, published. Facts: Omnibuild Construction Inc. allegedly served as the general contractor for a construction project on property owned by 76 Eleventh Avenue Property Owner LLC. Omnibuild allegedly hired Danny Tejada-Rodriguez’s employer as a concrete subcontractor. Tejada-Rodriguez claimed that he suffered injuries while working on the pro...