Worker Struck by Pipe Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker’s Labor Law claim. Case: Molina v. 114 Fifth Avenue Associates LLC, No. 156349/16, 10/15/2024, published. Facts: Jose Molina suffered injuries after installing a run of fire suppression system piping when a rod and shield affixing one of the segments of the pipe to the ceiling broke free and the pipe fell onto his neck and shoulder. Procedural history: Molina filed suit against 114 Fifth Avenue Associates LLC, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes a nondelegable ...