Tiernan v. County of Monroe

Order unanimously reversed on the law with costs and motion granted. Memorandum: Plaintiff Yvonne Tiernan, as Limited Administratrix of the Estate of Mark Gorrow, contends that Supreme Court erred in denying her motion for partial summary judgment because defendant owner and defendant general contractor violated their duty under Labor Law § 240. We agree.

Decedent Gorrow was employed as a laborer dismantling the Driving Park Bridge when he fell approximately 70 feet from the bridge superstructure and sustained serious injuries. When decedent was reached by other workers after the accident, he…