Worker Who Fell From Ladder 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 fall from a ladder. Case: Robles v. 53-63 Walton LLC, No. 24281/17, 03/17/2026, published. Facts: Lenicio Robles allegedly suffered injuries when he fell from a ladder while working on a construction project. Robles said he was given access to only one ladder, which he described as "loose" and lacking rubber feet; that all four feet of the ladder were on the floor; and that the ladder shifted while he used it. Procedural history: Robles filed suit agai...