Worker May Proceed With Claims, but Subcontractor Gets Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker could proceed with his negligence and Labor Law claims for a fall during a construction project, but a subcontractor was entitled to summary judgment dismissing the contractor’s indemnification claim against it. Case: Vasquez v. City of New York, No. 159903/15, 595223/16, 595507/16, 12/07/2021, published. Facts: David Vasquez suffered injuries in a fall during a construction project at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The City Center of Music & Drama Inc. owned the property, and it had hired RC Dolner Inc. to be th...