Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Worker Who Fell From Ladder

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker for his Labor Law claim based on his fall from an unsecured ladder. Case: Nunez v. SY Prospect LLC, No. 32076/18, 04/02/2024, published. Facts: Arlender Nunez worked for JJ Industries NY Inc. He allegedly suffered injuries when he fell from a ladder while caulking and painting a stairwell. SY Prospect LLC owned the building where the work was being performed. Procedural history: Nunez filed suit against SY, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on pr...