Court Dismisses Labor Law Claim by Worker Injured by Falling Pallet Rack

A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims for his injuries from when parts of a shelving system fell on him. Case: Abreu v. Frocione Properties LLC, No. 832 CA 20-01339, 11/19/2021, published. Facts: Agapito Abreu suffered injuries while working on the construction of a food distribution warehouse. Abreu and a co-worker were installing a pallet rack shelving system when unassembled segments tipped over onto his legs. Procedural history: Abreu filed suit against multiple defendants, asserting claims for negligence and violation of th...