Demolition Worker Struck by Falling Object Gets Partial Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that a demolition worker was entitled to partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim based on injuries from being struck by a falling fire damper. Case: Mayorga v. 75 Plaza LLC, No. 159760/16, 02/25/2021, published. Facts: Jose Mayorga was performing demolition work when a fire damper fell on him. The damper was about 8 feet from the ground above a door frame and weighed 200 pounds. A rope, which had been attached to the damper and looped over a temporary frame, was held by a coworker to prevent it from falling as Mayorga broke the we...