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GLRR PRESERVES TRIAL VICTORY IN LABOR LAW ACTION

On Behalf of | Feb 10, 2026 | Firm News

Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers Partner Christopher Rogers obtained a defense verdict after a jury trial in Rockland County Supreme Court in a Labor Law action involving an alleged fall from a scaffold. The plaintiff subsequently appealed the trial court’s denial of his motion to set aside the verdict as contrary to the weight of the evidence and asked for a new trial. The Second Department agreed with Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers‘ contention that the verdict in defendant’s favor was based on a fair interpretation of the evidence and affirmed the defense verdict preserving Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers‘ victory at trial. The appeal was also handled by Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers Partner Christopher Rogers.