Worker's Repeated Failure to Appear for Deposition Warrants Dismissal of Claim

A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claim due to his repeated failure to appear for a deposition. Case: Bryant v. Boston Properties Inc., No. 2021-08747, 04/15/2026, published. Facts: Wilbert Bryant allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project at a commercial property owned by Boston Properties Inc. Turner Construction Co. was the general contractor for the project. Procedural history: Bryant filed suit against Boston and Turner in June 2018, asserting claims for violations of the Labor Law. In March 2020, the defendants move...