Worker Struck by Gang Box Lid Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court granted partial summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a gang box lid. Case: Cotroneo v. Van Wagner Sign Erectors LLC, No. 162038/15 595393/16 595504/19 596052/20, 11/03/2022, published. Facts: Cosmo Cotroneo suffered injuries while working at a constriction site when a gang box lid fell on him. Procedural history: Cotroneo filed suit against various defendants, asserting claims for violation of the Labor Law. He then loved for summary judgment as to liability on his Section 240(1) and Section 241(6) claims. Sect...