Building Inspector who Fell on Debris Can Proceed with Claims against Construction Manager

A New York appellate court ruled that a building inspector could proceed with his Labor Law claims against the construction manager for a demolition project after he tripped and fell on debris left in a stairwell of the building. Case: Ladignon v. Lower Manhattan Development Corp., No. 100889/10 15150A 590379/10, 15150, 05/19/2015, published. Facts: Cesar Ladignon, a building inspector, slipped and fell on debris that had been left in the stairwell of a building set for demolition. Procedural History: Ladignon filed a labor law suit against the construction manager for the demolition p...