A New York appellate court has dismissed an appeal in the case of Chamberlain v. Parise Props., LLC, which involved a dispute over liability under Labor Law § 240 (1). This decision affects the plaintiffs, Dale and Lisa Chamberlain, and the defendant, Parise Properties, LLC. The ruling is significant as it highlights issues related to workplace safety and liability for construction site accidents.

The case began when the Chamberlains filed a lawsuit against Parise Properties, claiming that the company was liable for injuries sustained by Dale Chamberlain while working on a construction site. The Chamberlains argued that the defendant violated Labor Law § 240 (1), which is designed to protect workers from elevation-related risks at construction sites. The case reached the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York after the Supreme Court, Erie County, granted the Chamberlains' motion for partial summary judgment on the issue of liability.

Labor Law § 240 (1) is a critical statute in New York that holds property owners and contractors responsible for providing adequate safety measures to protect workers from falls and other elevation-related hazards. The Chamberlains' case was initially decided in their favor when the lower court found sufficient grounds to grant their motion for partial summary judgment, establishing that Parise Properties had liability in the case.

The appeal was filed by Parise Properties, seeking to challenge the lower court's ruling. The company argued against the liability determination and sought to have the complaint dismissed. However, before the appellate court could issue a ruling on the merits of the case, the parties reached a stipulation of discontinuance.

On November 13, 2026, the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, issued an order dismissing the appeal without costs, based on the stipulation signed by the attorneys for both parties. The court included judges Whalen, Bannister, Greenwood, Nowak, and Delconte in this unanimous decision.

The court ruled that the appeal was dismissed based on the stipulation of discontinuance signed by the attorneys for the parties.

This ruling means that the previous order from the lower court stands, which found Parise Properties liable under Labor Law § 240 (1). The dismissal of the appeal indicates that the parties have resolved their dispute outside of the appellate court, although the specifics of any settlement were not disclosed in the court filing.

The impact of this decision is significant for similar cases involving construction site injuries in New York. It reinforces the importance of Labor Law § 240 (1) and the responsibilities of property owners and contractors to ensure worker safety. The ruling may encourage other injured workers to pursue claims under this law, knowing that courts are willing to uphold liability when proper safety measures are not provided.

Going forward, this case could influence how future claims under Labor Law § 240 (1) are approached, particularly in terms of establishing liability. It serves as a reminder to construction companies and property owners about their obligations to protect workers from hazards associated with elevation.

Details were not available in the court filing regarding whether the case could be appealed further or if there are related cases pending. However, the dismissal of the appeal suggests that the parties have reached an agreement, concluding this particular legal battle.