Court: Property Owner Should Have Been Granted Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a property owner should have been granted summary judgment dismissing an injured worker’s claims against it. Case: Miranda v. 1320 Entertainment Inc., No. 2022-09472, 08/28/2024, published. Facts: Nikki Miranda worked for Tobin Woodworking Inc. While she was at work in November 2019, Miranda was struck by a piece of lumber that flew off a table saw operated by a co-worker. Procedural history: Miranda filed suit against 1320 Entertainment Inc., the owner of the property. She asserted that the defendant was negligent in permitting a dangerous and de...