Worker Injured While Repairing HVAC System Gets Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim for his fall from an extension ladder. Case: Manfredonia v. 750 Astor LLC, No. 151350/17, 06/22/2023, published. Facts: Salvatore Manfredonia went to a property owned by 750 Astor LLC to repair a drain pipe on a heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit that needed to be removed and reset at the correct angle. He suffered injuries when his extension ladder collapsed as he climbed down. Procedural history: Manfredonia filed suit against 750 Astor, asserting a claim for a violation of La...