Worker Struck by Falling Pipe Gets Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a falling object. Case: Rivera v. 454 West 57th Street Holding LLC, No. 28368/18, 03/11/2025, published. Facts: Norman Rivera allegedly suffered injuries while replacing a drainpipe at a building owned by 454 West 57th Street Holding LLC when a section of pipe fell and struck him in the face. Rivera said the sections of the pipe were attached to each other with a coupling and screws, and the pipe was attached to the wall of the building with metal hook...