Judgment reversed, on the law, and new trial granted, with costs to abide the event.
The court erred in its charge to the jury in two important respects. The court failed to apprise the jury that under Labor Law § 240, it could find that the defendant was required to supply the plaintiff some safety device in addition to or instead of a ladder. Instead, the court charged that the law requires "ladders, which shall be so constructed, placed, operated and maintained...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.