No Summary Judgment for Worker Who Fell at Construction Site

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who slipped while standing on rebar was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claims. Case: Gonzalez v. Navillus Tile Inc., No. 34386/20, 05/07/2026, published. Facts: Paul Gonzalez allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project. He said he was standing on rebar and leveling freshly poured concrete when he slipped and fell, causing parts of his body to fall through the rebar and into the concrete. Procedural history: Gonzalez filed suit against Navillus Tile Inc., asserting a claim for a violation of Labor Law S...