Worker Who Fell From Scaffold Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of partial summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim but said a defendant was entitled to summary judgment dismissing some claims against him. Case: Berrones v. 130 E. 18 Owners Corp., No. 159487/19 595362/2, 06/12/2025, published. Facts: Marcos Berrones allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he fell through a gap between a pipe scaffold and the building facade that was hidden by plastic. Procedural history: Berrones filed suit against 130 E. 18 Owners Corp. and Inter Renovation Inc., asserting claim...