Defendant Gets Summary Dismissal of Claims for Sidewalk Accident

A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claims for his injuries from an alleged fall on a public sidewalk adjacent to a building under construction. Case: Brunet v. JP Morgan Chase Bank National Association, No. 153408/13, 05/04/2023, published. Facts: John Brunet allegedly suffered injuries when he slipped and fell on the public sidewalk adjacent to a Chase bank in Warwick, New York, while performing construction work. Procedural history: Brunet filed suit against JP Morgan Chase Bank National Association, asserting claims for negligence and ...