Worker Injured by Falling Object Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court revived a worker’s Labor Law claim for injuries from a falling object and ordered that summary judgment be granted in his favor. Case: Rivera v. Site 2 DSA Owner LLC, No. 159502/20, 12/02/2025, published. Facts: Danny Rivera suffered injuries while working with others to lift a 400-to-600-pound gang box into a truck. According to Rivera, the box began to fall, and he was hurt when he used his leg to stop its descent. Procedural history: Rivera filed suit against Site 2 DSA Owner LLC, Delancey Street Associates LLC and T.G. Nickel & Associates L...