Defendant Gets Summary Judgment Dismissing Claims, Granting Cross-Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant should have been granted summary judgment dismissing an injured worker’s claims against it and for its breach of contract cross-claim against homeowners. Case: Chavarria v. Bruce Nagel & Partners Architects PC, No. 2022-08987, 09/25/2024, published. Facts: David and Ellen Wasserman hired KDMAX to serve as the general contractor for their home renovation project. The Wassermans also hired Bruce Nagel & Partners Architects PC to provide certain architectural services. The contract with BN&PA also stated th...