Appellate Division, First Department · November 10, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06562
Reyes v Hoffman St. Dev. LLC
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Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the denial of summary judgment, finding a triable issue of fact regarding whether garbage or debris was present in a hallway that caused the plaintiff to trip. The court determined the plaintiff’s testimony about framing and insulation materials was sufficient to avoid being characterized as mere speculation.
The court’s words
Supreme Court correctly found an issue of fact as to whether there was garbage or debris present in a hallway
2026 NY Slip Op 06562, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | November 10, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06562 |
| Area of law | Labor Law and Construction Accidents |
| Week | Week ending November 14, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06562 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 1858 |
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