Worker Who Allegedly Fell From Ladder Not Entitled to Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for an alleged fall from a ladder. Case: Moore v. Skanska USA Building Inc., No. 150360/20, 04/17/2025, published. Facts: Joseph Moore allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project when a ladder slipped out from under him. According to Moore, he had been directed by a manager to quickly fix the damper on an air conditioning unit. This manager disputed Moore’s allegation and asserted that it was not physically possible for the accident to have ...