Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Injuries From Fall

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment for his injuries from a fall at a construction site. Case: Perez v. Tanya Towers Inc., No. 28519/20, 05/19/2026, published. Facts: Caesar Perez suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he was ordered to climb tubing to access an elevated sidewalk bridge to remove wood. While Perez was climbing, the tubing came loose, causing him to fall. Procedural history: Perez filed suit against Tanya Towers Inc., asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 240(1). Section 240(1) imposes abs...