New York Court of Appeals
Patrick Lewis-Moors v. Contel of New York, Inc.
July 9, 199178 N.Y.2d 942
Summary
The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's order, holding that a telephone pole with attached hardware, cable, and support systems is a "structure" under Labor Law §240(1). The decision relied on the statutory definition of "structure" and answered the certified question in the negative.