Worker Hurt While Trying to Avoid Fall Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from trying to avoid a fall from a ladder. Case: Ennis v. Noble Construction Group LLC, No. 2019-12976, 07/27/2022, published. Facts: Ryan Ennis allegedly sustained personal injuries while working on a construction project, trying to avoid a fall from a ladder. Atlantic Pacific Development Partners LLC owned the property under construction, and Noble Construction Group LLC was the general contractor. Procedural history: Ennis filed suit against Atlantic and Noble, asserti...