Worker Injured in Scaffold Collapse Gets Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker injured in a scaffolding collapse should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Alonso v. Cabgram Developer LLC, No. 151105/19, 595692/19, 596079/19, 04/08/2025, published. Facts: Felix Barrado Alonso was struck by a wooden plank dropped by co-workers while constructing the second level of a 16-foot scaffold. He then was struck by the scaffold when it fell over and landed on him.  Procedural history: Alonso filed suit against Cabgram Developer LLC, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1)...