A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling post was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim.
Case: Liao v. Sheng Sheng Construction Inc., No. 2025-00306, 10/21/2026, published.
Facts: Haoan Liao was injured at a construction site when a 10-foot post fell on him.
Efin Management Corp. and Sheng Sheng Construction Inc. were the general contractors for the project, and HW Manhattan One LLC owned the property under construction.
Procedural history: Liao filed suit against Efin, Sheng and HW, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1).
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