Strict liability, real defenses, and how New York courts apply Labor Law §§ 200, 240, and 241.

This section covers New York Labor Law claims arising from construction and workplace accidents, with a focus on Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1), and 241(6). The analysis is written for claims adjusters, insurers, and defense counselevaluating liability exposure, coverage implications, and litigation strategy in high-severity construction injury cases.

Posts examine how New York courts interpret statutory duties, assess elevation-related risks, and apply key defenses such as sole proximate cause, recalcitrant worker, and lack of supervision or control. Each entry distills appellate and trial-level decisions into practical guidance that supports early risk assessment, motion practice, and settlement evaluation.

What You’ll Find Here

• Recent New York decisions interpreting Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1), and 241(6)
• Defense-focused analysis of falling-object and elevation-related claims
• Guidance for claims professionals on identifying exposure, red flags, and viable defenses
• Treatment of supervision, control, and means-and-methods issues affecting liability
• Coverage-adjacent insights involving indemnification and additional insured tenders
• Practical takeaways shaping summary judgment strategy, valuation, and settlement posture
• Recurring fact patterns impacting contractors, property owners, and insurers statewide