Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Cart Accident

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim based on his injuries from moving a cart. Case: Nyanteh v. 590 Madison Avenue LLC, No. 150077/21, 595417/21, and 595710/21, 05/27/2025, published. Facts: Chris Nyanteh suffered injuries while moving a cart loaded with several heavy metal sheets. As Nyanteh was moving the cart, one of the wheels caught on some debris, causing the cart and sheets to tip over and onto him. Procedural history: Nyanteh filed suit against 590 Madison Avenue LLC, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Sec...