Worker Not Entitled to Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim Against Property Lessee

A New York appellate court upheld a denial of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim against the lessee of the property where his alleged accident occurred. Case: Cano v. 57-51 57th Road LLC, No. 2024-09930, 08/12/2026, published. Facts: Oscar Cano worked as a diesel technician for Maverick Enterprise Services Inc. He suffered injuries from a fall while building a carport. Procedural history: Cano filed suit against 57-51 57th Road LLC, 57-55 57th Road LLC, and Phantom Carting Inc., asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute...