Worker Injured Jumping Into Trench Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from jumping into a trench. Case: McCormick v. DiPersia, No. 156367/18, 05/20/2025, published. Facts: Kenneth McCormick suffered injuries when he jumped into a trench to work for a project involving the rehabilitation of homes. McCormick testified that the trench was 5- to 7-feet deep and that he asked for a ladder but was told to jump down. Procedural history: McCormick filed suit against Navesink Prestige LLC and Sullivan Land Services Ltd., asserting claims fo...