Labor Law Defendant Not Entitled to Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court upheld the denial of summary judgment for a defendant seeking dismissal of the Labor Law and product liability claims against it. Case: Rossi v. Doka USA Ltd., No. 156072/13, 590168/14, 02/18/2025, published. Facts: Domenick Rossi worked for Roger & Sons Concrete Inc. He allegedly suffered injuries while using a ratchet to move a concrete formwork system used to construct walls. The formwork system was supplied by Doka USA Ltd., which also trained the Roger & Sons employees on its use. Procedural history: Rossi filed suit against Doka, asserting...