Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim; Defendants' 3rd-Party Claim Dismissed

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder, as well as the dismissal of the defendants’ third-party claim for indemnification. Case: Callan v. RCB3 Nominee LLC, No. 158801/19, 01/15/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Frank Callan allegedly suffered injuries in a fall from a ladder while working on a construction project. He filed suit against the property owner and the construction manager, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liabili...