Defendants in Fatal Accident Claim Get Relief From Default Judgment

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of relief from a default judgment for the defendants in a Labor Law claim involving a worker’s fatal accident. Case: Bokum v. BUFNY II Associates LP, No. 301007/14, 05/20/2025, published. Facts: Ebrima Jallow worked for South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. He suffered fatal injuries while working on a construction project when he fell on a staircase. Procedural history: A representative of Jallow’s estate filed suit against BUFNY II Associates LP and the South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp., asserting claims for negli...