In a recent decision, Injai v. Circle F 2243 Jackson (DE),
LLC, the New York Appellate Division, Second Department,
affirmed the denial of a plaintiff's motion for summary
judgment in a case involving alleged violations of New York's
Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6). This case, centered on a
construction site accident, highlights the complexities and
requirements of proving liability under New York's Labor
Laws.
The plaintiff, a carpenter, was injured after falling from a
ladder while working at a construction site. He claimed that the
ladder wobbled or moved as he was ascending it, causing him to lose
balance and fall. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the
property owner and its contractor, alleging common-law negligence
and violations of Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1), and 241(6).
The defendants filed a third-party action against the subcontractor
that had allegedly hired the plaintiff.
