Worker Who Fell From Scaffold Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who fell from a scaffold was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Latazela v. Compass Six Owner LLC, No. 806204/22, 10/15/2026, published. Facts: Oscar Naula Latazela fell from a 6-foot-high scaffold platform at a construction site. He said the scaffold moved, and he lost his balance, causing him to fall 11 to 12 feet to a concrete floor below. Latazela testified that there were no designated anchor points where he could tie off his harness. Consequently, his fall was not restrained. Procedural history: Latazel...