Court Says Worker Entitled to Summary Judgment

New York’s highest court ruled that an injured worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for injuries resulting from a fall on a plastic covering placed over a stopped escalator. Case: Bazdaric v. Almah Partners LLC, No. 11, 02/20/2024, published. Facts: Srecko Bazdaric tripped and fell on a heavy-duty plastic covering that was placed on the stairs of an escalator to protect it from dripping paint while he was working. Procedural history: Bazdaric filed suit against Almah Partners LLC and others, asserting a claim for violation of Labor Law Section 241(6). S...