Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Worker on Labor Law Claim for Fall From Ladder

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case: Roque v. 240 Lincoln Place LLC, No. 28997/20, 02/19/2026, published. Facts: Antonio Rosario Roque allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project when a 12-foot ladder slipped out from under him. Procedural history: Roque filed suit against 240 Lincoln Place 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 ...