Defendants in Civil Suit Get Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a personal injury action were shielded by workers’ compensation exclusivity and that they should have been granted summary judgment dismissing the claims against them. Case: Buenano v. City of New York, No. 23400/19, 01/30/2025, published. Facts: Blanca Buenano was convicted of unlicensed vending and sentenced to three days of community service. Buenano was set to complete her service by working for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Buenano allegedly suffered injuries in a car accident while riding as a passen...