No Summary Judgment for Defendant on Indemnification Cross-Claim

A New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment for a Labor Law defendant on its cross-claim for contractual indemnification. Case: Martinez v. 56th Realty LLC, No. 157485/21, 09/22/2026, published. Facts: David Martinez suffered injuries while working on a construction project at a property owned by 56th Realty LLC. Procedural history: Martinez filed suit against 56th Realty, asserting a claim for violations of the Labor Law. The company then filed a cross-claim against Puca Construction Corp. for contractual indemnification. New York County Supreme Court Justice Sh...