Worker Gets Labor Law Claim Against Property Owner Reinstated

A New York appellate court revived a worker’s Labor Law action against a residential property owner. Case: Reyes v. Rahman, No. 2024-01041, 11/19/2025, published. Facts: Jose Cuervo Reyes allegedly suffered injuries while working on a property owned by Mohammad Rahman when he fell from a ladder. Procedural history: Reyes filed suit against Rahman, asserting claims for violations of the Labor Law. He moved for summary judgment on the issue of liability under Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property owners, general contractors or their agents for failing t...