Worker's Appeal of Summary Dismissal Fails

A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claims for his injuries from being hit by a rock while working in a trench. Case: Veloso v. City of New York, No. 158128/20, 04/09/2026, published. Facts: Armindo Veloso was injured when he was hit by a rock while working in a trench. At the time of the injury, he was working on the excavation of the trench, in which utility lines were to be placed, and on shoring the sides. Procedural history: Veloso filed suit against the City of New York, asserting claims for negligence and violations of the Labor Law. ...