Order unanimously modified on the law and as modified affirmed without costs, in accordance with the following Memorandum: Supreme Court erroneously dismissed plaintiff's claim against defendants under Labor Law § 240 (1). The court further erred in denying plaintiff's cross motion for partial summary judgment on the issue of liability with respect to his claim under that statute. Absolute liability is imposed on defendants, the owner and contractor, where, as here,...
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