No Summary Judgment for Worker Who Allegedly Fell Through Hole in Roof

A New York appellate court upheld a denial of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his alleged fall through a hole in a building’s roof. Case: Broughton v. 553 Marcy Avenue Owners LLC, No. 302956/15, 05/15/2025, published. Facts: Tyrell Broughton was injured while working as a laborer on a building demolition project. According to Broughton, he was helping to carry building materials across a roof when he fell approximately 20 feet through a hole to the floor below. Broughton’s co-worker testified that the hole was covered by an unsecured metal sheet tha...