New York Work Comp News
The latest news about workers compensation in New York.
- A New York appellate court revived a worker’s negligence claim for his injuries from an alleged fall from a defective ladder. Case: Liu v. J.H. Electric of New York Inc., No.
- The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board opened registration for its 2026 conference, set for Oct. 16 in Albany. The full-day program will feature a panel discussion reviewing lessons and experiences…
- A New York appellate court upheld the denial of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his alleged injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case: Gabriel v. Top…
- A New York appellate court upheld a denial of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim against the lessee of the property where his alleged accident occurred. Case: Cano v.
- A New York appellate court revived part of a worker’s Labor Law action and ruled that his employer was entitled to summary judgment dismissing the indemnification and contribution claims against it. Case:…
- A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s Labor Law claims were properly dismissed because of the homeowner exemption from liability. Case: Palma v. Cheer Hall LLC, No. 2023-10915, 08/05/2026, published. Facts: Jose…
- A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims for his alleged injuries from being struck by a delivery gate. Case: Vasquez v. 1719 27 ST…
- A divided New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing the claims against it and that summary judgment should have been granted…
- A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law action were not entitled to amend their answer to assert the affirmative defense of release. Case: Navarro v.
- A New York appellate court upheld a jury verdict finding that the defendants in a Labor Law case violated two Industrial Code provisions but were not the proximate cause of…
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