Worker Who Fell From Ladder Gets Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case: Bista v. State of New York, No. 2024-05540, 04/01/2026, published. Facts: Krzystof Bista allegedly suffered injuries when he fell off a ladder while working on a construction project at Farmingdale State College. Procedural history: Bista filed suit against the State of New York, asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liability on property owners, general contractors or ...