May 6, 2011

Labor Law § 240(1).

Practice point: Where the worker is engaged in routine maintenance, the statute does not apply.

Students should note that the fact that the injured plaintiff was the only witness to the accident does not preclude summary judgment in his favor.

Fox v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz, L.P., NY Slip Op 03205 (2d Dept. 2011).


Monday's issue is fraud.