Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall From Ladder

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case: Brito v. City of New York, No. 162008/18, 01/02/2026, published. Facts: Rafael Brito allegedly suffered injuries in a fall from a ladder he was using to paint a ceiling in a building owned by the City of New York. According to Brito, the ladder suddenly shifted to the right as he was descending from it, causing him to lose his balance and fall off the ladder to the left. Procedural history: Brito filed suit against the city, asserting a claim f...