Worker Struck by Rebar Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a construction worker struck by a load of rebar was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Hayek v. Metropolitan Transportation Authority, No. 159259/17, 06/29/2021, published. Facts: Samuel Hayek suffered injuries while doing construction work at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Eastside Access project. Hayek was hurt when he was struck by an improperly hoisted or inadequately secured load of L-shaped steel rebar weighing between 2,000 and 3,000 pounds. Procedural history: Hayek filed suit against the Transportation ...