On March 24, 2021, the New York State Senate unanimously voted to pass the Treatment Protection Act. The Act will, among other provisions, repeal the criminal and civil immunity that was granted to nursing homes at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Act already...
New York Labor Law Section 240(1) and Misusing Safety Equipment: The Case of Biaca-Neto v. Boston Rd. II Housing Development Fund Corporation
In a recent disputed decision, the New York Court of Appeals reversed a decision of the First Department that dismissed a lawsuit on summary judgment, instead finding that there was an issue of fact as to whether a plaintiff was the sole proximate cause of his...
Defending a Claim under New York Labor Law Section 240(1): The Obstacles for a Dismissal Pursuant to a Motion for Summary Judgment
New York Labor Law Section 240(1) is a broad-reaching statute that requires the use of scaffolding and other protective measures in various construction-related work. For contractors, property owners, and insurance companies, defending against a worker’s claim under...
