Labor Law Defendant Entitled to Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant should have been granted summary judgment dismissing a worker’s claims against it, as well as the cross-claims against it. Case: Rosario v. C.C. Controlled Combustion Co. Inc., No. 816166/21, 05/26/2026, published. Facts: Pedro Rosario suffered injuries while installing an oil tank in the basement of a building owned by 2350 Broadway Associates LLC. According to Rosario, he was struck by a piece of the tank when it detached and fell from an electric chain hoist owned by his employer. C.C. Controlled Combustion...