Summary Judgment Upheld for Worker Who Allegedly Fell

A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a claim by a worker who allegedly fell off a ladder. Case: Stewart v. Brookfield Office Properties Inc., No. 2020-03812, 01/18/2023, published. Facts: Larry Stewart allegedly suffered injuries when he fell at a construction site while installing a prefabricated lighting fixture. He testified at his deposition that he stepped off of a ladder and immediately tripped on a raised portion of the concrete floor. Procedural history: Stewart filed suit against Brookfield Office Properties Inc., Americon Construction Inc. and Fried, Frank,...