Court Overturns Summary Judgments in Labor Law Action by Worker Injured Installing Sign

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for injuries received while installing a sign at a retail property. Case: White v. 31-01 Steinway, No. 6607 156151/13, 06/12/2018, published. Facts: Jeffrey White worked for Capitol Design & Construction Service as a sign installer. He allegedly fell from a ladder in April 2013 while installing a sign at 31-01 Steinway St. in Queens. The location was going to house a new Express clothing store. Express had hired Russco Inc. as the general contractor for renovations on the...