Worker Gets Summary Judgment 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: Rosario v. Franklin Plaza Apartments Inc., No. 21132/20, 01/13/2026, published. Facts: Jose Rosario allegedly suffered injuries when he fell from a ladder while working on a construction project. According to Rosario, the ladder he was using suddenly shifted, causing him to fall. Procedural history: Rosario filed suit against Franklin Plaza Apartments Inc., asserting a claim under Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liabil...