Worker Should Have Been Denied Leave to Add Defendant to Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been denied permission to amend his complaint to add a new defendant to his Labor Law action. Case: Rowe v. 4601 Second Ave LLC, No. 2021-00853, 07/10/2024, published. Facts: Glenson Rowe allegedly suffered injuries when he fell from scaffolding while working in a building owned by 4601 Second Ave LLC. Procedural history: Rowe filed suit against the building owner, asserting claims for violations of the Labor Law. More than three years later, Rowe sought permission to amend his complaint to add Volmar Construction Inc. as a defenda...