Judge Grants Summary Judgment to Worker Struck by Falling Panel

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling panel should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Macaulay v. New Line Structures & Development LLC,  No. 154509/21, 10/24/2024, published. Facts: Matthew Macaulay suffered injures while working on a construction project when he was struck on the head by a heavy metal panel. The panel was being removed from a louver and was about four feet wide and eight feet tall. Macaulay estimated it weighed between 150 and 200 pounds. Procedural history: Macaulay filed suit against New Line Stru...