Worker Who Fell From Ladder 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 fall from a ladder. Case: Ochoa v. 3475 Third Avenue Housing Development Fund Corp., No. 31545/19, 06/11/2026, published. Facts: Julio Ochoa worked as a plumber. He allegedly suffered injuries when he fell while climbing down an extension ladder to retrieve materials stored in a basement. Ochoa said the ladder was leaning against a wall, but it suddenly slid back and fell, causing him to fall to the ground with it. Procedural history: Ochoa filed suit against 3475 Third Avenu...