Labor Law Defendant Not Entitled to Relief From Default Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that a trial justice properly denied a motion to vacate a default judgment entered against the defendant in a Labor Law claim. Case: Canales-Diaz v. City of New York, No. 801359/21, 11/06/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Hernan Canales-Diaz filed suit against the City of New York for violations of the Labor Law. He then moved for summary judgment. The city failed to respond to the motion, and its default was entered. The city later moved to vacate the default, asserting that it had a reasonable excuse and a meritorious defense. Bronx County S...