Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Ladder Accident

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder. Case: Buzzetta v. NYU Hospitals Center, No. 2023-10382, 08/13/2025, published. Facts: Salvatore Buzzetta allegedly suffered injuries when he fell from a ladder while performing demolition work at a property owned by NYU Hospitals Center. Procedural history: Buzzetta filed suit against NYU, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property owners, general contractors or their agents for failing t...