Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Trip, Fall

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker for his injuries from a trip-and-fall accident at a construction site. Case: Piedra v. 111 West 57th Property Owner LLC, No. 159441/17, 09/26/2023, published. Facts: Joohonny F. Piedra allegedly suffered injuries when he slipped on a piece of wood while descending a staircase at the construction site where he was working. Procedural history: Piedra filed suit against 111 West 57th Property Owner LLC, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 241(6). Section 241(6) imposes a nondelegable duty on owners a...