Partial Summary Judgment Appropriate for Worker Struck by Falling Pipe
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling pipe was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim and that the property owner and…
Worker’s Labor Law Claim for Slip-and-Fall Partially Revived
A New York appellate court revived part of a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from slipping and falling on stairs.
Case: Ziobro v Milan House Inc., No. 154028/17, 05/26/2026,…
Defendant in Labor Law Action Gets Summary Dismissal of Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant should have been granted summary judgment dismissing the claims against it.
Case: Perez v. Kew Gardens Development Corp., No. 453196/17,…
Labor Law Claim Partially Reinstated for Worker With Lifting Injuries
A New York appellate court reinstated part of a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from lifting a heavy crate.
Case: Chiappa v. Port Authority of New York and New…
Supreme Court Says Res Judicata Doesn’t Bar Worker’s Claim
The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled that res judicata did not bar a worker’s claim for benefits for a back injury.
Russell Jones worked for Top Shelf Energy LLC and was involved…