Worker Who Fell From Roof Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a roof. Case: Verhoef v. Dean, No. 820 CA 24-00162, 12/20/2024, published. Facts: Peter F. Verhoef fell from the roof of a concession stand while working at a commercial property owned by Paul Dean. Verhoef and a co-worker were replacing rubber flashing around plumbing ventilation pipes on the roof of the concession stand. He had not been provided with any safety devices to complete the work. Procedural history: Verhoef and his wife filed s...