Worker Struck by Falling Object Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling object was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Bolanos v. 50 Clinton Property Owner LLC, No. 2025-02105, 10/21/2026, published. Facts: Hector Bolanos allegedly was injured at a construction site when a cross brace of scaffolding fell from above, causing him to fall. Procedural history: Bolanos filed suit against 50 Clinton Property Owner LLC, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property owners, general contractors or their agents ...