Worker, Defendant Get Summary Judgment on Claims

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim and that the defendant was entitled to summary judgment on its third-party indemnification claim. Case: Sandoval v. 201 West 16 Owners Corp., Nos. 31594/18, 43154/19, 43417/19, 43422/19, 10/08/2024, published. Facts: Bayron Sandoval suffered injuries at a construction site when a stone fell on him. Procedural history: Sandoval filed suit against 201 West 16 Owners Corp., asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on p...