Worker Can Pursue Labor Law Claim for Boiler Valve Mishap

A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claims based on alleged injuries he sustained while replacing a boiler steam valve. Case: Gaston v. Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, No. 154124/14, 01/19/2021, published. Facts: Wilton Gaston allegedly suffered injuries while replacing a boiler steam valve at a property owned the Trustees of Columbia University in the City Oo New York. Procedural history: Gaston filed suit against the trustees, asserting claims for negligence and violations of the Labor Law. The trustees moved for summary ju...