Labor Law Defendant Gets to Amend Discovery Response, Granted Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant was properly granted leave to amend its response to a notice to admit and that it was properly granted summary judgment dismissing the complaint. Case: Laignelet v. City of New York, No. 2025-00278, 10/07/2026, published. Facts: Jarnells E. Laignelet allegedly fell from a ladder while working inside a building at 79-25 Winchester Boulevard in Queens. Procedural history: Laignelet filed suit against the City of New York, asserting claims for negligence and violations of the Labor Law. After the city answered the complaint, Lai...