Court Reinstates Worker's Labor Law Claim Based on Alleged Injury From Swinging Door

A New York appellate court revived a worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims based on his alleged injuries from being struck by the leaf of a plywood door. Case: Rodriguez v. HY 38 Owner LLC, No. 2019-04160, 03/10/2021, published. Facts: Monadnock Construction Inc. was the manager at a site owned by HY 38 Owner LLC. World Class Demolition Corp. was the demolition contractor for the project. World built a perimeter fence, which included a gate on the northern edge of the site, consisting of a double-leaf plywood door. After World completed the demolition, Monadnock hired IBK Construc...