Worker Struck by Duct Not Entitled to Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from allegedly being struck by a section of duct. Case: Villanueva v. J.T. Magen & Co. Inc., No. 155823/20, 06/09/2026, published. Facts: Carlos Villanueva suffered injuries while working on a construction project when a 350-pound section of duct struck him, knocking him to the ground. According to Villanueva, the duct that fell on him was stacked on top of another duct being transported on two wooden dollies by him and his co-workers. The ducts were not strap...