Practice point: Pursuant to § 241(6), property owners and contractors engaged in construction, excavation, and demolition must ensure that the work is conducted so as to provide reasonable and adequate protection and safety to persons employed therein.
Students should note that the statutory obligation is non-delegable.
The case is Reyes v. Arco Wentworth Mgt. Corp., NY Slip Op 01988 (2d Dept. 2011).
Tomorrow’s issue is venue.
