Worker Fails to Prove Accident Happened

A New York appellate court overturned summary judgment for a worker who allegedly fell when an elevated deck collapsed or dislodged. Case: Hann v. S&J Morrell Inc., No. 314 CA 21-00984, 07/08/2022, published. Facts: Phillip Hann worked as a framer for a subcontractor on a residential construction project. He allegedly suffered injuries when he fell while building an elevated exterior deck. Procedural history: Hann filed suit against the owner and general contractor for the project, S&J Morrell Inc., asserting a claim for violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) im...