Estate Can Proceed With Wrongful Death Claim for Worker's Overdose

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s estate can pursue a wrongful death claim against a property owner whose alleged Labor Law violation resulted in injuries that led to the worker's fatal overdose. Case: Assevero v. Hamilton & Church Properties, No. 2016-05386, 10/11/2017, published.  Facts: Hugh Assevero suffered injuries in a fall from a ladder in July 2007 while working on a project for a building owned by Hamilton & Church Properties. According to Assevero, an unsecured extension ladder shifted as he was descending, causing him to f...