Court Says Defendant Should Have Been Granted Summary Dismissal of Claims

A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant should have been granted summary judgment dismissing the claim against it. Case: Beaton v. Tamco Mechanical Corp., No. 2025-03619, 06/03/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Shelly Beaton filed suit against Tamco Mechanical Corp. to recover damages for personal injuries she allegedly sustained while working at Riker's Island. She asserted a claim for a violation of Labor Law Section 200. Section 200 is a codification of the common-law duty to provide a safe workplace. Tamco moved for summary judgment dismissing the ...