Worker Who Fell From Ladder Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder. Case: Acatila v. Really Neat Realty Inc., No. 2024-04189, 06/25/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Luis Acatila filed suit against Really Neat Realty Inc. and a separate action against Bigman Brothers Inc. and Meathway Contracting Inc., asserting claims for violations of the Labor Law. The two actions were consolidated, and Acatila moved for summary judgment on the issue of liability under Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes absolute liabili...