Homeowner Exemption Warrants Summary Dismissal of Labor Law Claims

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s Labor Law claims were properly dismissed because of the homeowner exemption from liability. Case: Palma v. Cheer Hall LLC, No. 2023-10915, 08/05/2026, published. Facts: Jose Figueroa Palma allegedly sustained injuries while performing work on property owned by Cheer Hall LLC. Procedural history: Palma filed suit against Cheer Hall, asserting claims for violations of the Labor Law. Cheer Hall moved for summary judgment dismissing the claims. Rockland County Supreme Court Justice Sherri L. Eisenpress granted the motion. Analy...