Worker Struck by Waterlogged Board Prevails on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a waterlogged plywood board was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Spero v. 3781 Broadway LLC, No. 36235/17E, 03/21/2023, published. Facts: Ralph Spero allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he was struck by a waterlogged plywood board. The board weighed between 60 and 100 pounds. The board had been placed vertically to cover an exterior door frame and keep cold and wind from delaying the curing of newly installed clay tiles, and to prevent others from walking ov...