Court Revives Labor Law Claim for Worker Injured by Ceiling Collapse

A New York appellate court revived a worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims based on his injuries from a bathroom ceiling that fell on him. Case: Clemente v. 205 W. 103 Owners Corp., No. 10847 301074/13, 02/18/2020, published. Facts: Raymond Clemente allegedly suffered injuries while renovating a cooperative apartment unit when a bathroom ceiling collapsed on him. The apartment was owned by 103 W. Coop LLC, and the building was owned by 205 West 103 Owners Corp. CIDH-VMBC LLC was the general contractor for the project, which included the demolition of two bathroom walls. Proce...