Ironworker Argues that Liability Law Favoring Employers Doesn't Apply

ALBANY, N.Y. - A New York appellate court has ruled that a state law absolving employers and others if a worker fails to take required safety precautions doesn't apply where federal safety regulations and onsite directives did not require the worker to attach a safety harness. Murray, et al. v. Arts Center and Theater of Schenectady Inc., No. 509511 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., App. Div., 3rd Dept.).

The Supreme Court Appellate Division, Third Department, ruled on Oct. 21 that John J. Murray was entitled to partial summary judgment on that issue and that his failure to "tie off" could not be …