Court Won't Disturb Jury Verdict for Employer on Labor Law Claim by Worker Flung From Van

A New York appellate court declined to disturb a jury verdict in favor of the defense on a Labor Law claim by a worker who was flung from the interior of a van when the heavy toolbox he was holding fell to the ground. Case: Maddex v. E.E. Austin & Son, No. 233 CA 15-00896, 03/25/2016, published. Facts: David Maddex suffered injuries while working at a construction site under the control of E.E. Austin & Son while helping two colleagues unload a large toolbox from a cube van. Maddex remained in the van and held on to a handle of the toolbox – which weighed about 500 pounds &nda...