Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Claim for Fall From Broken Ladder

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to an injured worker on his Labor Law claims based on his fall from a ladder. Case: Harris v. Tesmer Builders Inc., No. 421 CA 20-01481, 08/26/2021, published. Facts: Steve Harris worked for a subcontractor hired by Tesmer Builders Inc. for a construction project on a property owned by Tesmer. As Harris was descending a ladder, it slid to the side and caught on a portion of the building frame, throwing him from the ladder. Procedural history: Harris filed suit against Tesmer, asserting claims for negligence and violations of the...