Mechanic Failed to Assert Viable Labor Law Claim Based on Fall From Roof of Van

A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a vehicle mechanic’s Labor Law claim for alleged injuries from a fall from the roof of a van. Case: Trotman v. Verizon Communications, No. 2016-09869, 11/07/2018, published. Facts: Lincoln Trotman worked as a fleet mechanic for PM Savvy. His employer contracted with Verizon Communications to perform repairs on Verizon’s vehicles. On Nov. 25, 2008, Trotman reported to work at a garage owned by Verizon, where he received a work request through a note posted on a cargo van. The note indicated that the van’s beacon strobe...