Worker Struck by Falling Drywall Panels Can Proceed With Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a falling stack of drywall boards. Case: Kuylen v. KPP 107th St. LLC, No. 26398/15, 03/08/2022, published. Facts: Eldon Kuylen suffered injuries while working on a building renovation. He had entered one of the building's apartments to speak with a co-worker, and a stack of drywall boards that had been leaning against the wall fell on him. Procedural history: Kuylen filed suit against KPP 107th St. LLC and the Empact Group Inc., asserting claims for violation of the L...