Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Scaffold Fall Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim based on his fall from a scaffold. Case: Wilson v. AC 320 Hotel Partners LLC, No. 156149/19, 05/20/2025, published. Facts: Chet Wilson fell from an elevated scaffold through a partially hidden gap where there were no safety railings or anchor points to tie off a harness. Procedural history: Wilson filed suit against LRR Holdings LLC and Flintlock Construction Services, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property owners, g...