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Liability of Prime Contractors and Subcontractors Explained

In affirming the motion court’s grant of summary judgment to the defendant prime contractor and defendant subcontractors, the Second Department clearly described the relevant proof requirements for Labor Law 200, 240 (1), 241 (6) and common-law negligence causes of action.  Giovanniello v E W Howell, Co., LLC, 2013 NY Slip Op 01805, 2011-11465, Ind No 26676/09, 2nd Dept. 3-20-13

 

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