Property Owner, Agent Get Indemnification for Worker's Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a property owner and its agent on their claims for indemnification for a roofer’s Labor Law claim. Case: Lagares v. Carrier Terminal Services Inc., No. 1051 CA 21-00719, 04/22/2022, published. Facts: Jose M. Lagares was an employee of Sahlem's Roofing and Siding Inc. He suffered injuries while he was replacing the roof of a building owned by Carrier Terminal Services Inc. when the piece of metal decking on which he was standing slipped off its steel support beam, causing him to fall to the floor below. Speed Motor Ex...