Defendant Gets Partial Summary Dismissal of Worker's Claim for Puncture Injury

A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant should have been granted summary judgment dismissing part of a worker’s claim against it for his injuries from stepping on a nail. Case: Zyskowski v. Chelsea-Warren Corp., No. 161536/19, 05/08/2025, published. Facts: Gregory Zyskowski worked as a carpenter. He stepped on a nail while walking along a short passageway at a construction site. Procedural history: Zyskowski filed suit against Chelsea-Warren Corp., asserting claims for violations of the Labor Law and negligence. Chelsea-Warren moved for summary judgment dismissing...