Worker Struck by Falling Brick Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling brick was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Mayorquin v. Carriage House Owner’s Corp., No. 302669/14E, 02/15/2022, published. Facts: Carlos Mayorquin suffered injuries while working on a construction project. He claimed he was struck by an unsecured brick. An accident report filed by Mayorquin’s foreman said debris had fallen from a scaffold above Mayorquin. Procedural history: Mayorquin filed a Labor Law action against the Carriage House Owner’s Corp. seeking damages. He then ...