Court Properly Denies Worker's Request to Amend Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a denial of a worker’s request to amend his Labor Law claim. Case: Jones v. New York State Thruway Authority, No. 2021-04375, 10/25/2023, published. Facts: Michael Jones allegedly suffered injuries while working on a project to replace decks on the Tappan Zee Bridge. According to Jones, he was wheeling a generator when its wheels came into contact with a loose short sheet, causing the generator to stop abruptly. As a result, Jones tripped and hit his right shoulder against a truss on the bridge. Procedural history: Jones filed suit against the St...