Homeowner's Husband Not Entitled to Summary Judgment on Worker's Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a homeowner’s husband was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing an injured worker’s Labor Law claims against him. Case: Castro v. Brito, No. 800715/22, 02/20/2025, published. Facts: Evelyn Brito and Tito G. Villavicencio hired Edison Loja Castro to repair the garage roof of a two-unit home. Castro allegedly suffered injuries when the wooden ladder he was using collapsed. Procedural history: Castro filed suit against Brito and Villavicencio, asserting claims for negligence and violations of the Labor Law. Castro claimed that the de...