Summary Judgment for Defendant Overturned, Goes to Worker Instead

A New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment for a defendant in a Labor Law claim, finding that the worker should have been granted summary judgment instead. Case: Daniello v. J.T. Magen & Co. Inc., Nos. 158947/19 and 595110/22, 06/17/2025, published. Facts: Thomas Daniello allegedly suffered injuries while performing overhead wiring work atop an A-frame ladder. Daniello said he was using both hands to do the work when he was suddenly "jolted" by a falling ceiling tile, causing him to lose his balance and fall. Procedural history: Daniello filed...