Worker Who Fell From Makeshift Platform Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who fell from a makeshift platform was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: DaSilva v. Super P57 LLC, No. 160766/17, 03/26/2026, published. Facts: Ivoir DaSilva suffered injuries in a fall while working on a construction project. According to DaSilva, he was standing on a plank that was 3 to 4.5 feet above a metal awning when the unsecured plank suddenly shifted and tipped. He then fell onto the awning. DaSilva claimed there were no tie-off points at least 2 feet above where he was standing on the plank and that...