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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

 

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