Labor Law Defendants Get Partial Summary Dismissal of Worker's Claims

A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law claim were entitled to summary judgment dismissing part of the worker’s action. Case: Pina v. City of New York, No. 22985/19, 04/19/2026, published. Facts: Richard Pina allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project at a property owned by the New York City Housing Authority and Mill Brook Housing Development Fund Co. Inc. Pina claimed he was hurt when a mini-dumpster filled with concrete debris tipped over and fell on him. Procedural history: Pina filed suit against the city and Mill Brook, asser...