In this important 3.3-hour September 12, 2023 program, Michael J. Hutter, Esquire, covers the governing statutes and the many significant litigation cases relating to construction accidents in New York. Specifically, he explains the application of Labor Law 240(1), 241(6) and 200(1), their histories, and much more.

Whether you are new to this area of the law or an expert in it, you will find this presentation to be very worthwhile.

Mr. Hutter is Professor of Law at Albany Law School where he teaches Evidence, Federal Jurisdiction/Practice, and other courses. He has received numerous honors, including the Albany Law School Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Schenectady County Bar Association's President's Award. Mr. Hutter is also Special Counsel to the Albany, New York law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP.

Major topics include:
Overview
"The Scaffold Law": Labor Law 240(1)
- coverage
- establishing violations: elevation related hazard; failure to provide proper protection; proximate cause
- defenses
- more
Labor Law 241(6)
- coverage
- establishing a violation
- defenses
- more
Labor Law 200(1)
- coverage
- establishing violations by owner, by contractor
- other situations
- more
Important Resources

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