Plaintiff, a 56 year old painter, was painting the ceiling as part of an apartment renovation, when the ladder he was using tipped over causing plaintiff to fall. HKD sued the building owner and general contractor alleging that they failed to provide the proper safety devices to secure the ladder in accordance with Labor Law 240. As a result of the fall, plaintiff suffered serious injuries to his neck and right shoulder each of which required surgery. HKD partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Jordan Hecht recovered $3,900,000.00 at mediation