Worker Who Suffered Electric Shock Not Entitled to Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court overturned a partial grant of summary judgment for a construction worker on his Labor Law claim arising from an electric shock injury. Case: Ruiz v. Roosevelt Terrance Cooperative Inc., No. 22868/18E, 01/17/2023, published. Facts: Hector Ruiz suffered an electric shock while performing demolition work in an underground parking garage. According to Ruiz, the accident occurred when the chisel of the jackhammer that he was using came into contact with an electrical conduit affixed to a concrete column.  The electricity in the parking lot was supposed to be ...