Property Owner Gets Indemnification From General Contractor for Worker's Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a property owner was entitled to common-law indemnification from a general contractor for an injured worker’s Labor Law claim. Case: Ignatowski v. Ledgestone Village LLC, No. 731 CA 24-00840, 10/10/2025, published. Facts: Matthew Ignatowski worked for LJ Construction WNY LLC, the general contractor for the construction of a six-unit residential apartment building on property owned by Ledgestone Village LLC. Ledgestone and LJ Construction were both solely owned by the same individual owner. Ignatowski allegedly suffered injuries while using a...