Court Revives Labor Law Claim for Worker Struck by Falling Drywall Panel

A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a falling piece of drywall. Case: Jesmain v. Time Cap Development Corp., No. 811 CA 22-01231, 03/15/2024, published. Facts: Connor Jesmain allegedly sustained injuries at a construction site on property owned by 980 James Street LLC. Time Cap Development Corp. was the general contractor for the project, and Jesmain worked for Syracuse Energy Systems Inc., a subcontractor. Jesmain and a Time Cap supervisor moved a stack of drywall panels that was leaning against a wal...