Summary Dismissal Upheld in Worker's Tripping Accident Claim

A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claim for a trip-and-fall accident. Case: Famula v. Kiewit-Weeks-Massman AJV, No. 31087/18, 05/14/2026, published. Facts: Thomas Famula suffered injuries when he tripped while walking on an outdoor deck that was temporarily constructed to allow workers to demolish a bridge. He tripped on a small, raised piece of square plywood that had been fastened to the deck's surface to cover a hole. Procedural history: Famula filed suit against Kiewit-Weeks-Massman AJV, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor L...