Labor Law Defendant Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Worker's Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant should have been granted partial summary judgment on a worker’s claim. Case: Bittrolff v. City of New York, No. 2023-11200, 04/23/2025, published. Facts: Brian Bittrolff allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project. He said he slipped and became tangled in a portion of a plastic tarp on the floor, causing him to fall. Procedural history: Bittrolff filed suit against the City of New York, asserting claims for a violation of Labor Law Section 241(6). Section 241(6) imposes duties on owners, general ...