Split Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Painter Who Fell on Plastic Sheeting

A divided New York appellate court ruled that a painter was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries after he slipped and fell on plastic sheeting that had been placed in his work area to protect an escalator from paint splatter. Case: Bazdaric v. Almah Partners LLC, No. 159433/15, 03/31/2022, published. Facts: Srecko Bazdaric tripped and fell on a heavy-duty plastic covering that was placed on the stairs of an escalator to protect it from dripping paint while he was working. Procedural history: Bazdaric filed suit against Almah Partners LLC, asserting a clai...