Court Tosses Summary Judgment for Worker on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim, finding there were triable issues as to whether he had named the appropriate defendant and about how he had been injured. Case: Pelonero v. Sturm Roofing, No. 682 CA 19-00240, 08/22/2019, published. Facts and procedural history: Salvatore Pelonero allegedly was hurt in a fall while working at a construction site. He filed suit against Sturm Roofing, asserting claims for negligence and violation of the Labor Law. Erie County Supreme Court Justice Emilio L. Colaiacovo granted Pelonero&rs...