Labodin v. State

In a claim to recover damages for personal injuries, etc., the defendant appeals from an order of the Court of Claims (McNamara, J.), dated August 1, 1996, which granted the claimants’ motion for partial summary judgment on the issue of liability under Labor Law § 240 (1).

Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.

Contrary to the State’s contention, Labor Law § 240 (1) requires safe scaffolding and other devices for the protection of workers (see, Alderman v State of New York, 139 Misc 2d 510, 515; see also, Pritchard v Murray Walter, Inc., 157 AD2d 1012).

In support of their motion for…