Partial Summary Judgment Upheld on Worker's Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that partial summary judgment was warranted on a worker’s Labor Law claim for injuries from stepping into an uncovered hole. Case: Coon v. WFP Tower B Co. LP, No. 151837/16, 10/03/2023, published. Facts: William Coon allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he stepped into an uncovered hole. Procedural history: Coon filed suit against multiple defendants, asserting claims for negligence and violations of the Labor Law. Coon moved for partial summary judgment on his claims against WFP Tower B Co. LP and WFP Retail C...