Worker Not Entitled to Have Jury Verdict Set Aside

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to have the jury verdict set aside in his Labor Law action. Case: Garcia v. 1000 Dean LLC, No. 2020-07802, 09/27/2023, published. Facts: Daniel Garcia allegedly suffered injuries while working as a carpenter on a construction project at premises owned by 1000 Dean LLC. Garcia said he was hurt when his foot was caught in an uncovered hole on the property's first floor. Procedural history: Garcia filed suit against Dean, asserting a claim for violating Labor Law Section 241(6), which imposes a nondelegable duty upon...