Labor Law's Exemption for Single-Family Homeowners Defeated Worker's Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a homeowner was entitled to summary judgment dismissing a worker’s Labor Law claim. Case: Fraser v. King, No. 2019-00353, 11/04/2020, published. Facts: Anthony Fraser allegedly suffered injuries while performing construction work at a house owned by Braden King. Procedural history: Fraser filed suit against King asserting claims for violation of the Labor Law and negligence. King moved for summary judgment dismissing the complaint and Kings County Supreme Court Justice Carolyn E. Wade granted the motion. Analysis: The Appellate Division’s ...