No Labor Law Liability for Owner Lacking Connection to Worker

A New York appellate court ruled that a property owner was entitled to summary judgment dismissing the Labor Law claims of a cable installer who allegedly fell while performing work for a tenant. Case: Estick v. Myrtil, No. 2018-02228, 08/25/2021, published. Facts: Andrew Estick allegedly suffered injuries when he fell from a ladder while installing cable services for a tenant at a property owned by Micheline Myrtil. Procedural history: Estick filed suit against Myrtil, asserting claims for violations of the Labor Law. Myrtil moved for summary judgment dismissing the claims, and Kings Coun...