Out-of-Possession Landlord Faces Potential Liability for Worker's Forklift Accident

A New York appellate court revived a worker’s claim against the out-of-possession landlord who leased space to his employer for alleged injuries in a forklift accident on the property. Case: Vargas v. Weishaus, No. 24259/16E, 11/30/2021, published. Facts: Christian R. Vargas allegedly suffered injuries while working at premises at 4366-4370 Park Ave. in the Bronx. Corinne Weishaus owned the property, and she had leased it to the United Pickle Products Corp., Vargas’ employer. Vargas alleged that the accident occurred "at the loading entrance" of the premises...