Worker Injured in Explosion Gets Claims Reinstated against Homeowners

A New York appellate court reinstated a worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims against the owners of a home where he suffered injuries where an explosion occurred as he was refinishing a kitchen island. Case: Venter v. Cherkasky, No. 2018-02898, 12/15/2021, published. Facts: Laszlo Venter worked for L&T Finishing Inc. as a painter. Michael and Betsy Cherkasky hired L&T to paint and re-finish cabinets and a kitchen island at their home. Venter sustained injuries when an explosion occurred while he was applying lacquer thinner to remove paint from the kitchen island. Procedur...