Worker Struck by Falling Object Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for injuries from being struck by a falling object while he was using a metal jack to lift a beam. Case: Martinez v. Ghorta, No. 25388/16E, 01/26/2021, published. Facts: Longino Martinez suffered injuries while working on a construction project. He was using an unsecured metal jack to lift a metal beam when the jack toppled over. Martinez was struck in the head and knocked to the ground. Procedural history: Martinez filed a lawsuit, asserting a claim under Labor Law Section 240(1) against ...