Worker Struck by Steel Cable Not Entitled to Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a steel cable was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law Section 240(1) claim because his injuries were not the result of the application of the force of gravity to an object or person. Case: Bucci v. City of New York, No. 34069/19, 01/11/2024, published. Facts: Nicholas Bucci suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he was struck by a steel cable. A truck driven by a Henry Haas Inc. employee snagged the cable while driving by, creating tension and built-up kinetic energy. The cable then snap...