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IRANY: Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York
https://lrany.org/issues/scaffold-law-reform/
The Issue
"New York Labor Law sections 240/241, commonly called the “Scaffold Law,” holds contractors and property owners absolutely liable for any elevation related injuries sustained by a worker, regardless of the worker’s own negligence. New York is the only state in the nation which still has such a law.
The Solution
LRANY supports the elimination of the Scaffold Law’s absolute liability standard and the implementation of a comparative liability standard, in which a worker’s own negligence, intoxication, or refusal to use safety equipment may be admitted as evidence in court. This would stimulate job creation, improve workplace safety, and reduce the burden on the state and its taxpayers."
https://www.lrany.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Scaffold-Law-One-Pager_final.pdf
Extant is proud of the work LRANY is accomplishing and we encourage our business colleagues to join the reform efforts in changing New York Labor Law Sections 240/241. The absolute liability standard that this law upholds is unfair and in need of an immediate re-haul. We will be hosting an LRANY workshop in Westchester in the near future. Stay informed on these efforts.