Worker Struck by Falling Bricks Not Entitled to Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court upheld a denial of summary judgment on the Labor Law claims by a worker struck by falling bricks. Case: Romero v. Evergreen Gardens II LLC, No. 2022-02233, 04/15/2026, published. Facts: Alan Cristian Romero worked for Reliable Masonry Corp., a subcontractor working under Brooklyn GC LLC at a property owned by Evergreen Gardens II LLC. Romero allegedly suffered injuries when two bricks fell onto his head while he was working. Procedural history: Romero filed suit against Evergreen and Brooklyn, asserting claims for violations of Labor Law Sections 240(1) and 241(6...