Court Reinstates Worker's Labor Law Claim for Fall Injuries

A New York appellate court reinstated a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a boom lift. Case: Wolfanger v. Once Again Nut Butter Collective Inc., No. 895 CA 23-00349, 03/15/2024, published. Facts: Lance Wolfanger allegedly suffered injuries while working on the construction of a warehouse owned by Once Again Nut Butter Collective Inc. DiMarco Constructors LLC was the general contractor for the project. Wolfanger’s employer was a painting subcontractor. Wolfanger said he was spray-painting at a high elevation in the interior of the building when he e...