Part of Worker's Labor Law Claim Revived; Sanctions on Defense Counsel Overturned

A New York appellate court revived part of a worker’s Labor Law action over his injuries from a fall from a scaffold ladder, overturned the sanctions imposed on defense counsel and granted summary judgment dismissing the worker’s claims against one defendant. Case: Wheeler v. Brandsafway Industries LLC, No. 309 CA 23-02155, 06/27/2025, published. Facts: Bryan Wheeler allegedly suffered injuries when he fell from a scaffold ladder while working on a project to construct two boats to be used for tours of Niagara Falls. The New York Power Authority owned the property on which ...