The motion court erroneously dismissed plaintiff electrician's Labor Law § 240 (1) claims against the general contractor Schmergel and building lessee Prudential. The record presents triable issues of fact as to whether construction was ongoing at the time of the accident despite the fact that a portion of the premises was functioning as an office. Testimony by witnesses reflect that at the time of the accident demolition was ongoing, lighting had not been fully installed...
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