Worker Can Proceed With Labor Law Claim Against Roofing Material Manufacturer

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been allowed to proceed with his Labor Law claim against a roofing material manufacturer that contracted with his employer. Case: Barker v. Union Corrugating Co., No. 509 CA 19-01238, 10/02/2020, published. Facts: The Union Corrugating Co. manufactures metal roofing materials that are sold to consumers by Lowe's Home Centers LLC. Union and Lowe's contracted with Eric Barker’s employer to install Union's roofing materials that were sold by Lowe's. Lowe’s sold Union roofing materials to a homeowner, for in...