A New York appellate court upheld the denial of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim based on his inconsistent accounts of the alleged accident.
Case: Ramirez v. 2500 Webb…
A federal appellate court ruled that a volunteer firefighter injured while responding to a boat fire on the Hudson River was entitled to the warranty of seaworthiness and that his receipt…
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill creating a presumption of compensability for firefighters who suffer strokes.
The governor on Friday signed H 3163, adding coverage for strokes to the…
A Louisiana appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claim against a chemical plant operator for his injuries from an explosion and fire.
Case: Saizon v. The Dow Chemical…
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his fall at a construction site.
Case: Gavilanes v. 919 Ground…
A New York appellate court ruled that the third-party defendants in a Labor Law action were entitled to summary judgment dismissing a company’s claims against them for indemnification.
Case: Mock v.