Terms of Worker's Agreement Don't Bar Claims for Alleged Accident

A New York appellate court ruled that an agreement not to sue certain entities did not bar a worker's claim against one of them. Case: Fehringer v. MLJ Contracting Corp., No. 2023-11624, 06/17/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Peter Fehringer worked for Garden State Engineering, Surveying & Planning of New York Inc. He allegedly suffered injuries while working at a jobsite when he tripped and fell over construction debris. After the alleged accident, Fehringer and Garden State entered into an agreement in which Fehringer promised he would not sue MLJ...