Worker's Failure to Timely Comply With Discovery Order Doesn't Warrant Dismissal

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s failure to timely comply with a discovery order did not warrant the dismissal of his claim. Case: Leader v 85 Quay Street LLC, No. 2025-06265, 10/28/2026, published. Facts: Jamison Leader allegedly suffered injuries from a fall while working at a construction site owned by 85 Quay Street LLC. Procedural history: In a preliminary conference order, Kings County Supreme Court Justice Leon Ruchelsman directed Leader to provide authorizations for medical treatment. After Leader’s deposition, Quay served a post-deposition demand for su...