Worker Who Fell From Scaffold Gets Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that a trial justice erred in vacating her prior order granting partial summary judgment to an injured worker in a Labor Law claim. Case: Hernandez v. 767 Fifth Partners LLC, Nos. 104645/11 590360/12 155452/13, 11/16/2021, published. Facts: Tommy Hernandez suffered injuries while working on a construction project when the platform of the scaffold he was standing on fell through its frame to the ground. Procedural history: Hernandez filed suit against 767 Fifth Partners LLC., Boston Properties Inc. and the Plaza Construction Corp. He asserted a clai...