Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Worker With Injuries From Light Fixture Accident

A New York appellate court tossed the Labor Law claims of a worker allegedly injured while replacing a ballast in a light fixture. Case: Caban v. 1691 Fulton Ave. Housing Development Fund Corp., No. 26335/15E, 12/28/2021, published. Facts: Eliezer Caban allegedly suffered injuries while replacing the ballast in a light fixture at a property owned by 1691 Fulton Ave. Housing Development Fund Corp. Procedural history: Caban filed suit against Fulton, asserting claims for violation of Labor Law Sections 240(1) and 241(6). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property ow...