A New York appellate court ruled that a worker could not maintain a Labor Law action against a contractor performing work for a homeowner, but he could pursue a negligence claim.
Case: Delaluz v. Walsh, No. 2021-03336, 06/05/2024, published.
Facts: Christine A. Walsh hired Built Home Improvements LLC to renovate a second-floor bathroom in her home. BHI's scope of work did not include the installation of granite. After BHI began the job, Walsh sought to amend the project to include the installation of granite in certain areas, including around her new bathtub.
BHI's owner indicated t...
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