Worker Struck by Falling Brick Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a falling brick. Case: Vines v. Judlau Contracting Inc., No. 31470/18, 05/15/2025, published. Facts: Hakim Vines allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he was struck by an unsecured brick that was dropped by a co-worker unloading a hoist on a scaffold above him. Procedural history: Vines filed suit against Judlau Contracting Inc., asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes ab...