Court Revives Worker's Labor Law, Negligence Claims Over Electric Shock

A New York appellate court revived a worker’s negligence and Labor Law claims arising out of his electric shock injuries from exposure to a live wire.   Case: Carpentieri v. 1438 S. Park Ave. Co. LLC, No. 145 CA 22-00124, 04/28/2023, published. Facts: Michael Carpentieri worked for Industrial Power & Lighting Corp. He suffered electric shock injuries from an exposed live wire while performing remodeling work at a grocery store. The store property was owned by 1438 South Park Avenue Co. LLC and leased to Tops Markets LLC. Procedural history: Carpentieri filed suit against Sou...