New York Court of Appeals
Douglas Robinson, Appellant v. East Medical Center, LP, Defendants. Hueber-Breuer Construction Co., Inc…
April 4, 20066 N.Y.3d 550
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's dismissal, holding that the plaintiff's own negligent use of an inadequate six‑foot ladder was the sole proximate cause of his injury and therefore liability under Labor Law §240(1) does not attach.