Worker Injured Attempting to Avoid Fall Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his alleged injuries from attempting to avoid a fall. Case: Wilson v. Bergon Construction Corp., No. 2021-00223, 09/13/2023, published. Facts: William Wilson allegedly sustained injuries while working on a construction project when he attempted to avoid a fall after the plank on which he was standing shifted under his feet. Burns-Pearson Realty Corp. owned the property under construction. Burns Automotive Group LLC and Luxury Autos of Huntington Inc. leased the ...