No Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Worker With Alleged Eye Injury

A New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for an alleged eye injury. Case: Chuqui v. Cong. Ahavas Tzookah V'Chesed Inc., No. 2021-03104, 04/24/2024, published. Facts: Jose D. Chuqui allegedly suffered injuries while working as a carpenter on a remodeling project at premises owned by Cong. Ahavas Tzookah V'Chesed Inc. According to Chuqui, he was operating a nail gun to attach wood plates to a roof when debris from a metal wire flew off the nails and hit his right eye. Procedural history: Chuqui filed suit against Cong. ...