Court Rejects Defendant's Claim of Alter Ego Status for Worker's Employer

A New York appellate court rejected a defendant’s claim that it was an alter ego of an allegedly injured worker’s employer and allowed the worker to proceed with his suit against it.  Case: Palma v. Woodside Ventures LLC, No. 20867/18, 01/13/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Javier Palma allegedly suffered injuries while working for A&E Real Estate Management LLC. He filed suit against Woodside Ventures LLC, seeking damages for his injuries. Woodside moved for summary judgment dismissing the complaint, asserting that it was an alter ego of A&E and that ...