Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall from Plank Platform

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a makeshift plank platform. Case: DaSilva v. Super P57 LLC, No. 160766/17, 11/18/2025, published. Facts: Ivoir DaSilva allegedly suffered injuries from a fall while working on a construction project. According to DaSilva, he was standing on a plank about four feet above a metal awning when the unsecured plank suddenly shifted and caused him to fall onto the awning. Procedural history: DaSilva filed suit against Super P57 LLC, asserting claims for violation...