Worker Who Fell From Ladder Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for a fall from a ladder. Case: Saula v. Harlem Urban Development Corp., No. 29333/1, 02/13/2025, published. Facts: Jose Saula allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he slipped on the top rung of a wet ladder. According to Saula, the ladder was the only means of access between the first and second floors of the building, and it lacked slip protection and a tie-off point. Procedural history: Saula filed suit against Harlem Urban Development Corp., assertin...