Summary Judgment Upheld for Worker Struck by Falling Grate

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment on a Labor Law claim for a worker who was struck by a falling grate. Case: Hippert v. J. Rettenmaier USA LP, No. 478 CA 25-01336, 07/24/2026, published. Facts: Robert F. Hippert suffered injuries while working on a construction project when a steel grate fell 5 to 5 feet from a catwalk and struck him. At the time the grate fell, Hippert's co-worker was hoisting the catwalk with an aerial lift so Hippert could secure it to a dust collector. Procedural history: Hippert filed suit against J. Rettenmaier USA LP, asserting a...