Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and plaintiffs' motion granted.
Memorandum:
Plaintiff Joseph Spose, Jr., was performing duct work at a warehouse construction site. As he was climbing a ladder, a rung broke and he sustained injuries when he fell to the ground. Labor Law § 240 (1) imposes absolute liability on an owner and contractor where an employee's injuries result from the failure to provide equipment for the protection of workers...
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