Worker Who Fell Into Hole 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 a fall into a hole. Case: Calle v. 686 Broadway Realty LLC, No. 158597/19, 03/17/2026, published. Facts: Jeffry Calle worked for Branch Restoration Inc. He allegedly suffered injuries while performing asbestos abatement work on a construction project. Schimenti Construction Co. LLC served as the general contractor. According to Calle, an unsecured wooden plank moved while he was at the site, causing him to fall into a hole and sustain injuries. Procedural history: Calle f...