Worker Struck By Steel Beam Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker struck by a steel beam that was being hoisted. Case: Dolcimascolo v. 701 7th Property Owner LLC, No. 156779/18, 11/26/2024, published. Facts: Michael Dolcimascolo allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction site when he was struck by a steel beam that was inadvertently caught on a crane hook during hoisting. Procedural history: Dolcimascolo filed suit against the property owner, asserting claims for violations of the Labor Law. He moved for summary judgment on his Section 240(1) claim. Section 24...