Court: Summary Judgment Should Have Been Granted to Worker for Fall From Ladder

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder. Case: Diaz v. Boston Properties Inc., No. 151421/22, 05/19/2026, published. Facts: Salvador Diaz allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he fell from a ladder. According to Diaz, he fell because he lost his balance, and the ladder on which he was standing shook. Procedural history: Diaz filed suit against Boston Properties Inc., Petretti & Associates LLC and Sovereign Mechanical Corp. He asserted a claim for a ...