Property Owner Can't Get Summary Dismissal of Labor Law, Negligence Claims

A New York appellate court ruled that a property owner was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing claims against it for negligence and violation of the Labor Law. Case: Agosto v. Museum of Modern Art, No. 2020-07752, 08/16/2023, published. Facts: Virginia Agosto worked as a hearing, ventilation and air conditioning technician for TEC Systems. While she was using a ladder to replace a carbon dioxide sensor on premises owned by the Museum of Modern Art, a hot water pipe burst, allegedly causing her to fall from the ladder and sustain injuries. Procedural history: Agosto filed suit ...