Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Injuries From Overhead Door

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by an overhead door. Case: Russo v. Van Dale Properties LLC, No. 533415, 12/23/2021, published. Facts: Craig Russo worked as a machine equipment operator. He allegedly suffered injuries in June 2019 when an overhead door closed on him at his workplace. The property was leased by Russo’s employer from Van Dale Properties LLC. Earlier on the day of the alleged accident, the door was damaged by one of Russo’s co-workers who was lifting a piece o...