Worker's Labor Law Action Can't Be Joined With Medical Malpractice Suit

A New York appellate court overturned an order allowing a worker’s Labor Law claims to be consolidated with a medical malpractice action related to the treatment for the injuries underlying his injury claim. Case: Licona-Rubio v. New York City Health and Hospitals Corp., No. 805360/21, 09/26/2023, published. Facts and procedural history: Juan Carlos Licona-Rubio filed suit in Kings County against several construction-related entities, alleging violations of the Labor Law. After the accident forming the basis of Licona-Rubio’s suit, he was taken to a New York City Health and Hosp...