Plaintiff, a 38 year old industrial cleaner, was working in an underground vault when he was struck by a falling object that was not properly secured. Plaintiff commenced an action against the owner of the vault alleging violations of Labor Law Section 240 and 241 (6).
As a result of the accident, plaintiff suffered serious injuries to his lumbar spine requiring surgery. Defendants argued that plaintiff was engaged in routine cleaning and was not protected by the statute.
HKD partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Jordan Hecht, was able to secure a settlement in the amount of $3,350,000.00.