Injured Worker's Employer Not Entitled to Dismissal of Indemnification Claims Against It

A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker’s employer was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing the contractual indemnification claims against it. Case: Robles v. Fordham Valentine Associates LLC, No. 816226/21, 10/08/2026, published. Facts: Hector Robles worked for Top Notch Finishes Inc. as a carpenter. He suffered injuries while moving drywall boards, which were used in Top Notch's carpentry work, from the first floor of a building to the basement. Robles was performing this work under the directives of his foreman and in accordance with Top Notch's ...