Conflicting Evidence Prevents Summary Judgment in Labor Law Dispute

A New York appellate court ruled that summary judgment could not be granted in a Labor Law dispute because of conflicting evidence on whether the worker was required to perform his job at an elevation. Case: Leon v. Plaza Construction LLC, No. 151025/20, 01/15/2026, published. Facts: Manuel Leon allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project while handing rebar to co-workers for installation. According to Leon, he had to stand on a work table to sort through loose rebar. He claimed that the rebar then shifted under his foot, causing him to lose his balanc...