Worker Who Fell From Scaffold Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who fell from a scaffold should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Ruiz v. BOP 245 Park LLC, No. 159255/19, 10/31/2024, published. Facts: Jose Ruiz suffered injuries when he fell off a scaffold that moved while he was standing on it. Procedural history: Ruiz filed suit against BOP 245 Park LLC, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1) and 241(6). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property owners, general contractors or their agents for failing to provide adequate s...