No Summary Judgment for Defendants in Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law action were not entitled to summary judgment dismissing an allegedly injured worker’s claim. Case: Arias v. Allen J. Reyen Inc., No. 2020-00696, 06/22/2022, published. Facts: Rodrigo Arias allegedly was injured when he fell from a ladder while performing work on a barn on property in Pound Ridge. Procedural history: Arias filed suit against Allen J. Reyen and Allen J. Reyen Inc., asserting claims for negligence and violations of the Labor Law. Prior to the completion of the parties' depositions, the defendants se...