A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to the defendants in a worker’s Labor Law claim based on his alleged injuries from a falling section of ductwork.
Case: Cruz v. 451 Lexington Realty LLC, No. 2020-00765, 07/26/2023, published.
Facts: Johnny Cruz allegedly sustained injuries during the course of his employment as a laborer tasked with clearing debris from the first floor of a building that was being demolished. Cruz claimed he was hurt when ductwork attached to the ceiling became detached on one end and fell, causing dirt and debris particles to fal...
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