Court Revives Labor Law Claim by Worker Who Slipped and Fell

A New York appellate court revived an injured worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims based on a slip-and-fall accident at a construction site. Case: Deleo v. JPMorgan Chase & Co., No. 156196/16, 11/16/2021, published. Facts: John Deleo allegedly suffered injuries at a construction site when he slipped on a bottle cap and fell.  Procedural history: Deleo filed suit against the Plaza Construction Group Inc. and Plaza Construction LLC, asserting claims for negligence and violation of the Labor Law. The defendants moved for summary judgment dismissing the complaint, and Deleo ...