Labor Law Defendant Gets Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court waded through a host of claims related to a worker’s alleged construction-site injuries and found that one party was entitled to summary judgment on the claims against it. Case: Vargas v. 622 Third Avenue Co. LLC, No. 158087/16, 12/12/2024, published. Facts: Jason Vargas worked for John Knopf Flooring Inc. He allegedly slipped on water on a staircase while installing flooring as part of a renovation project at a property owned by 622 Third Avenue Co. LLC. J.T. Magen & Co. Inc. was the general contractor for the project. Procedural history: Vargas f...