Worker Who Backed Car Into Trench Gets Part of Labor Law Action Reinstated

A New York appellate court partially revived a Labor Law action by a worker who suffered injuries when he backed his personal vehicle into an unguarded trench at a construction site. Case: Palacios v. McEvoy, No. 2023-04963, 02/25/2026, published. Facts: Jose Leon Palacios suffered injuries when he reversed his personal vehicle into an unguarded trench at a construction site where a home was being built. Farrell Building Co. Inc was the general contractor for the project. Robert and Sabrina McEvoy were the owners of the property. Procedural history: Palacios filed suit against the McEvoys ...