Injured Elevator Operator Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Negligence Claims

A New York appellate court ruled that an elevator operator was entitled to summary judgment on his negligence claim against a subcontractor responsible for the dangerous condition that caused his injury, but he was not entitled to summary judgment against the general contractor. Case: Villanueva v. The O'Mara Organization Inc., No. 161236/17, 04/21/2022, published. Facts: Pedro Villanueva suffered injuries while working as a freight elevator operator for Macklowe Management Inc. at a property owned by 311 West 43rd Venture. Macklowe managed the property and had contracted with The O'...