Court Reinstates Worker's Labor Law Claim for Alleged Injuries

A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claim for the injuries he suffered while replacing a water heater. Case: Rodriguez v. Fawn East Fourth Street LLC, No. 150464/19, 02/08/2024, published. Facts: Dan Rodriguez suffered injuries while working with a crew to replace a water heater weighing approximately 700 pounds. The water heater had been leaking and was no longer functional. Procedural history: Rodriguez filed suit against Fawn East Fourth Street LLC, asserting claims for violations of the Labor Law. New York County Supreme Court Justice Lynn R. Kotler...