Absence of “Altering” and Readily Observable Risk Precluded Suit
The First Department determined plaintiff’s fall from a metal roof did not meet the criteria for a Labor Law 240(1) because attaching a temorary sign was not “altering” for purposes of the statute. In addition the First Department determined the Labor Law 200 and common-law negligence actions should be dismissed because the risks inherent in walking on a pitched metal roof were readily observable. Bodtman v Living Manor Love, Inc, et al, 9703, 113921/08, 1st Dept 4-2-13
