Court Partially Revives Labor Law Claim for Worker Allegedly Hit by Falling Object

A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claim over being struck by a falling object. Case: Guacho v. DLV Empire LLC, No. 2021-01457, 12/17/2025, published. Facts: DLV Empire LLC contracted with Kader Elite Construction Inc. for the construction of a new home on DLV's property. Aaron S. Construction Corp. was hired to install elevators in the home. Manuel Jesus Tene Guacho worked for ASCC. He allegedly was allegedly working on the elevator installation when a box containing an elevator door fell and pinned his leg, fracturing it. Procedural history:...