Worker Doesn't Need to Fall from Ladder to Bring Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that neither a worker nor a property owner were entitled to summary judgment on the worker's Labor Law claims. Case: Fladd v. Installed Building Products, No. 921 CA 15-00183, 12/31/2015, published. Facts: Jesse Fladd allegedly suffered injuries while he was installing spray foam insulation inside a garage under construction in a residential development owned by Morrell Builders and S & J Morrell. Fladd claimed he was standing on an A-frame ladder when a co-worker opened the garage door. He said the door struck him in the ribs and caused the ladd...