Homeowners Weren't Entitled to Summary Judgment on Worker's Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that the owners of a residential property were not entitled to summary judgment on a worker’s negligence and Labor Law claims against them for an alleged fall on their driveway. Case: DeFelice v. Seakco Construction Co., No. 2015-04890, 05/03/2017, published. Facts: Richard DeFelice Jr. allegedly slipped and fell while walking up a driveway of a private residence owned by Michael O'Halloran and Judith McHale. At the time, the property was undergoing major renovations, and the homeowners were living elsewhere, out of state. Seakco New Yor...