Homeowner Entitled to Summary Judgment Dismissing Worker's Labor Law Claims

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a property owner dismissing a worker’s Labor Law claims against her. Case: Lupo v. Caruso, No. 2023-00102, 04/16/2025, published. Facts: Michael Lupo allegedly suffered injuries while performing renovation work at a single-family home owned by Maria Caruso. Lupo claimed he was hurt when he fell from a ladder he had borrowed from her. Procedural history: Lupo filed suit against Caruso, asserting claims for negligence and for a violation of Labor Law Section 200. Section 200 is a codification of the common-law duty ...