Property Owner Failed to Prove Alter Ego Status to Share in Immunity From Suit

A New York appellate court ruled that a property owner was not shielded from liability for a construction worker’s Labor Law claim, since it failed to prove that it was an alter ego of the worker’s employer. Case: Sanchez v. 3180 Riverdale Realty, No. 2016-12519, 07/18/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Jose Sanchez worked for Badaly & Badaly Construction. He allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project at a property owned by 3180 Riverdale Realty. Sanchez filed suit against Riverdale, seeking damages under the Labor Law. Riverdale moved fo...