Worker Pinned Between Dumpsters Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a partial grant of summary judgment for a worker who was injured when he was pinned between two dumpsters. Case: Mather v. HFZ KIK 30th Street Owner LLC, No. 161223/19 595632/20, 12/11/2025, published. Facts: Cody Mather suffered injuries while working on a construction project when an excavator pushed a dumpster into him, pinning him against another dumpster. HFZ KIK 30th Street Owner LLC owned the property where the project was taking place. Procedural history: Mather filed suit against HFZ KIK, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 241(...