Court Reinstates Worker's Claims Against Property Owner, Contractor for Fall in Construction Area

A New York appellate court reinstated some of a worker’s claims against a property owner and contractor for her injuries from an alleged fall in an area undergoing renovations. Case: Balbuena v. 395 Hudson New York LLC, No. 151031/14, 03/30/2023, published. Facts: Celsa Balbuena allegedly tripped and fell on uneven boards laid on the floor of the building in which she was working as a cleaner.  The building was owned by 395 Hudson New York LLC, and its property manager had hired MBI Group to perform renovation work.  MBI employees placed the boards on the hallway floor to p...