Court Grants Worker Partial Summary Judgment, Dismisses Defendant

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to only partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for a tripping accident and that one defendant was entitled to dismissal from the case. Case: Castaldo v. F.J. Sciame Construction Co. Inc., No. 158417/18, 12/28/2023, published. Facts: Domenico Castaldo suffered injuries while he was pushing a loaded dolly up a ramp at a construction site. According to Castaldo, the ramp was partially obstructed by construction material, including a hose, which caused him to trip. Procedural history: Castaldo filed suit against F.J. Scia...