Worker Can Proceed With Claims for Alleged Injuries From Makeshift Ramp

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was properly allowed to proceed with his Labor Law and negligence claims after he was allegedly struck by an unsecured plank at a construction site. Case: Rohan v. Turner Construction Co., No. 1742 154522/12, 09/27/2016, published. Facts: James Rohan allegedly suffered injuries when he was struck by a plank at a construction site under the supervision of the Turner Construction Co. He claimed the plank was being used as a ramp to address a 1-foot height differential between the temporary loading dock and the trailers of delivery trucks servicin...