'Special Employee' Defense Doesn't Warrant Dismissal of Personal Injury Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker could proceed with her personal injury claim over an accident at a construction site, finding triable issues existed as to whether the defendant was a “special employee” of the same employer. Case: Leonard v. Wenz, No. 530983, 06/10/2021, published. Facts: Judith Leonard worked for Intertek Testing Services NA. She allegedly suffered injuries in September 2014 when she was struck by a drywall panel being used by David Wenz in a construction project. Procedural history: Leonard filed suit against Wenz, seeking damages. Wenz mov...