Defendants Entitled to Trial, but Not on Damages

A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law action were entitled to a trial, but they could not have a jury’s determination on damages set aside. Case: Ross v. Northeast Diversification Inc., No. 472 CA 23-01763, 07/26/2024, published. Facts: The Hamburg Central School District hired Northeast Diversification Inc. as the general contractor for a project at an elementary school. Joseph Ross worked on the project as a concrete finisher. Ross allegedly suffered injuries when he slipped and tripped on some stone and fell into an 8-to-12-inch-deep trench that had be...