Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Slip and Fall

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was properly granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for a workplace slip-and-fall injury. Case: Oliveira v. Top Shelf Electric Corp., No. 153436/20, 09/24/2024, published. Facts: Nilton Oliveira allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he slipped on debris in a dark stairway in which the temporary lights were off. Procedural history: Oliveira filed suit against Top Shelf Electric Corp., asserting a claim for violating Labor Law Section 241(6). Section 241(6) imposes a nondelegable duty on owners an...