DE TURCK v. CORNELL UNIVERSITY


305 A.D.2d 970 (2003)

760 N.Y.S.2d 590

JAMES I. DE TURCK, Appellant, v. CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Respondent.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

Decided May 29, 2003.


Rose, J.

Plaintiff, a roofer employed by Charles F. Evans Roofing (hereinafter Evans) in replacing the roof on one of defendant's buildings, commenced this action against defendant, alleging that a violation of Labor Law § 240 (1) caused him to fall from the roof and sustain severe injuries. At the time of the accident, plaintiff and his coworkers were in the process of removing and piling old roofing and insulation at the edge of the roof for later removal....

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