Worker's Labor Law Claim for Alleged Fall Dismissed

A New York appellate court threw out a worker’s Labor Law claims of alleged injuries from falling. Case: Calle v. City of New York, No. 2019-12035, 01/25/2023, published. Facts: Gilber Calle worked as a laborer at a construction site. He allegedly suffered injuries at work while exiting an excavation. According to Calle, he stepped on a wooden cross brace that collapsed, causing him to fall 5 to 6 feet.  Procedural history: Calle filed suit against the City of New York, the New York City Department of Design and Construction and the Queens Borough Public Libra...