Worker Struck by Falling Beam Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim based on his injuries from being struck by a falling beam. Case: Cusumano v. Super P57 LLC, No. 153248/18, 04/15/2025, published. Facts: Peter Cusumano suffered injuries while working on a construction project. He said he was in the process of repositioning a chain fall when he was struck by a double-I beam weighing more than 1,000 pounds and was not secured to the dolly on which it was resting. Procedural history: Cusumano filed suit against Super P57 LLC, asserting a claim for a vio...