Court Partially Overturns Summary Judgment for Worker on Labor Law Claims

A New York appellate court partially overturned a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claims.   Case: Ramos v. Lendlease (US) Construction LMB Inc., No. 802098/22, 10/29/2026, published. Facts: Noland Ramos Jr. allegedly suffered injuries when he slipped and fell on a staircase at a construction site. Procedural history: Ramos filed suit against Lendlease (US) Construction LMB Inc., asserting claims for violations of Labor Law Sections 240(1) and 241(6). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property owners, general contractors or their agents for failing to...