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