Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim Despite Alleged Disregard of Directions

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 while throwing debris in a waste bin. Case: Plaku v. 1622 Van Buren LLC, No. 28785/16E, 10/05/2021, published. Facts: Guxim Plaku suffered injuries in a fall while working on a construction project for 1622 Van Buren LLC. He was standing on a closed, unsecured A-frame ladder to throw debris into a bin when the ladder shifted, causing him to lose his balance. Procedural history: Plaku filed suit against 1622 Van Buren, asserting a claim for a violation o...