Worker Injured in Scaffold Collapse Gets Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker injured in a scaffolding collapse should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Francis v. 3475 Third Ave. Owner Realty LLC, No. 21991/18E, 02/21/2023, published. Facts: Benedict Francis suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he stepped on an outrigger scaffold's planks, only to have them collapse beneath him. Francis fell approximately 16 feet to the ground.  Procedural history: Francis filed suit against 3475 Third Avenue Owner Realty LLC, Real Builders Inc., 3475 Third Avenue Ho...