Worker Struck in Eye by Debris Doesn't Assert Viable Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker did not assert a viable Labor Law claim for his alleged injury from being struck in the eye by debris from a grinder. Case: Leighton v. Chaber LLC, No. 2020-00092, 04/20/2022, published. Facts: Michael Leighton allegedly suffered an eye injury in March 2013. Leighton claimed he was struck by debris that emanated from a grinder tool at a property owned by Chaber LLC that was leased to Starbucks Corp. Starbucks had hired Leighton’s employer, Piece Management Inc., to perform renovation work that included the relocation of a drive-thro...