Triable Issues Foreclose Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker is not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for injuries from a fall while performing sandblasting work on a bridge. Case: Palamar v. State of New York, No. 2019-02862, 08/19/2020, published. Facts: Antonio Palamar allegedly sustained personal injuries when he fell from a crossbeam while performing sandblasting work on a bridge owned by the State of New York.  Procedural history: Palamar filed suit against the state, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1), which holds a property owner liable ...