Court Upholds Apportionment of Fault for Construction Accident but Reduces Worker's Award

A New York appellate court upheld a jury’s apportionment of liability for a worker’s injuries from being struck by a vehicle at a construction site but reduced his award. Case: Gjeka v. Iron Horse Transport Inc., No. 304692/12, 02/16/2021, published. Facts: Martin Gjeka was directing traffic around an unguarded trench in the street when he was struck by a tractor-trailer, causing him to fall into the pit. Michael Busch was driving the tractor-trailer. The vehicle was owned by Busch’s employer, Iron Horse Transport Inc., and the trailer was owned by the Re-Steel Supply...