Summary Judgment Upheld for Worker Who Fell From Ladder

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder. Case: Duran v. ERY Retail Podium LLC, Nos. 154599/19 and 596004/22, 05/29/2025, published. Facts: Luis Duran fell from an unsecured, 12-foot ladder that suddenly wobbled as he was descending it, causing him to miss a step and fall. Procedural history: Duran filed suit against ERY Retail Podium LLC, 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 ...