Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Worker Who Fell Into Trench

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall into a trench. Case: Ramaj v. Franciosa Complex LLC, No. 20363/19, 04/14/2026, published. Facts: Zenun Ramaj suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he fell into a deep trench after the wood planking covering it broke. Procedural history: Ramaj filed suit against Franciosa Complex LLC, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property owners, general contractors or their ...