Worker Who Fell From Roof Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims based on his fall from a sloped roof. Case: Yocum v. U.S. Tennis Association Inc., No. 156636/16, 09/27/2022, published. Facts: Michael Yocum suffered injuries in a fall from a sloped roof while performing construction work. Procedural history: Yocum filed suit against the U.S. Tennis Association Inc., asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Sections 240(1) and 241(6). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property owners, general contractors or their agent...