Laignelet v City of New York

Holding The appellate court affirmed the dismissal of the complaint because the defendant established it did not own, occupy, control, or make special use of the property where the accident occurred. Consequently, the defendant owed no duty of care under common law or Labor Law sections 200, 240(1), and 241(6).

The court’s words

Liability for a dangerous condition on property is generally predicated upon ownership, occupancy, control, or special use of the property

2026 NY Slip Op 05777, at the official text

Labor Law § 240(1) imposes upon owners and general contractors, and their agents, a nondelegable duty to provide safety devices necessary to protect workers from risks inherent in elevated work sites

2026 NY Slip Op 05777, at the official text

Labor Law § 241(6) imposes upon owners and general contractors, and their agents, a nondelegable duty to provide reasonable and adequate protection and safety for workers

2026 NY Slip Op 05777, at the official text