Practice point: The mere fact that a plaintiff fell from a ladder does not, in
and of itself, establish that proper protection was not provided. There must be evidence that
the ladder was defective or inadequately secured and that the defect, or
the failure to secure the ladder, was a substantial factor in causing
the plaintiff's injuries.
Student note: Labor Law § 240(1) imposes upon owners and general contractors, including their agents, a nondelegable duty to provide safety devices necessary to
protect workers from the risks inherent in elevated work-sites.
Case: Karanikolas v. Elias Taverna, LLC, NY Slip Op 05774 (2d Dept. 2014)
Here is the decision.
Monday's issue: Sanctions for spoilation of evidence.
