Worker Who Fell From Ladder Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case: Sanchez v. MC 19 E. Houston LLC, No. 27202/17E, 05/04/2023, published. Facts: Julio Sanchez allegedly suffered injuries when he fell from a ladder while he was carrying rolls of wire. According to Sanchez, it was the movement of the unsecured and temporary wooden ladder that caused him to fall. Procedural history: Sanchez filed suit against MC 19 E. Houston LLC, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 24...