Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Claim by Worker Struck by Falling Drywall

A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claims from being struck by a falling drywall. Case: Connor v. AMA Consulting Engineers, No. 162524/14 595879/15, 02/14/2023, published. Facts: Robert Connor allegedly suffered injuries at a construction site when a 2-feet-wide 8-feet-high section of drywall tipped over onto him. Procedural history: Connor filed suit against multiple defendants, asserting claims for violations of the Labor Law. The defendants moved for summary judgment dismissing the complaint, and Connor filed a cross-motion seeking summary...