Court Revives Suit for Worker Who Fell on Plastic Sheeting at Construction Site

A New York appellate court revived a construction worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims for injuries from a slip-and-fall on plastic sheeting covering the floor of his work area. Case: Parkhurst v. Syracuse Regional Airport Authority, No. 1045 CA 18-00118, 10/05/2018, published. Facts: Michael Parkhurst was hired to perform drywall finishing work for a construction project. He slipped and fell on plastic sheeting covering the newly laid carpet after descending a ladder. Procedural history: Parkhurst filed suit against the City of Syracuse, which owned the building where the work wa...