Worker Who Fell From Scaffold Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who fell from a scaffold was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Tejeda v. 57th & 6th Ground LLC, No. 157783/18, 596011/19, 01/08/2026, published. Facts: Juan Miguel Presinal Tejeda suffered injuries when he fell off a scaffold while performing painting work for his employer, ASK Standard Transit Corp. The accident happened at a property owned by 57th & 6th Ground LLC, Carnegie House Tenants Corp. and Georgetown 57 LLC. Procedural history: Tejeda filed suit against the property owners, asserting a claim for a vio...