Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Worker Who Fell Into Pit

A New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from falling into an excavation pit. Case: Alvarado v. SC 142 West 24 LLC, No. 156474/19 595751/19 595711/20, 10/06/2022, published. Facts: Angel Alvarado suffered injuries while working at a construction site when he slipped and fell into an excavation pit. Procedural history: Alvarado filed suit against multiple defendants, asserting claims for negligence and violation of the Labor Law. Alvarado then moved for summary judgment on the issue of liability under Section 241(...