Labor Law Defendant Gets Summary Dismissal of Worker's Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that the defendant in a Labor Law action should have been granted summary judgment dismissing a worker’s claim for injuries allegedly sustained while cutting down a tree. Case: Peterkin v. Westchester Parks Foundation Inc., No. 2021-07774, 01/21/2026, published. Facts: Douglas Peterkin worked for the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. He allegedly was injured while cutting down a tree in Kensico Dam Plaza. According to Peterkin, he had been working from an elevated bucket when he was struck by a portion of the tree he ...