Worker Not Entitled to Summary Judgment for Ladder Accident

A divided New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder. Case: Krause v. Industry Matrix LLC, No. 1022 CA 23-00204, 05/10/2024, published. Facts: Chad Krause fell from a ladder while performing chimney pointing work on a residential rental building owned by Industry Matrix LLC. He was working outdoors at night at the time of the accident. Procedural history: Krause filed suit against Industry, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on prop...