Commercial Window Washer Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a commercial window washer should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Loaiza v. Museum of Arts and Design, No. 158996/18, 06/18/2024, published. Facts: Edison Loaiza fell to the ground while performing commercial window washing on the exterior of a building owned by the Museum of Arts and Design. Procedural history: Loaiza filed suit against the museum, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property owners, general contractors or their agents for failing ...