Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall From Scaffold

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his fall from a scaffold. Case: Santos v. Monadnock Construction Inc., No. 30426/18E, 10/25/2022, published. Facts: Jose Santos suffered injuries while working on a construction project when the platform of the scaffold on which he was standing fell through its frame to the ground. Procedural history: Santos filed suit against Monadnock Construction Inc., asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property owners, general con...