Court Affirms Labor Law Judgment for Worker Who Slipped on Ice

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment in favor of a worker's Labor Law claim for his slip and fall on ice at a construction site. Case: Ward v. Times Square Hotel Owner LLC, No. 154353/22, 11/20/2025, published. Facts: Martin Ward allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he slipped and fell on ice near the landing area of a concrete staircase that was exposed to outside elements. A witness who previously worked with Ward on many projects testified that he observed Ward’s accident from his vantage point about 20 feet away...