November 2, 2023 – M&H Wins Appeal Dismissing Case Against Manhattan Building Owner

In this action to recover damages for a slip and fall in a Manhattan apartment building stairway, the Appellate Division, First Department, in accordance with M&H’s arguments on appeal, affirmed the award of summary judgment in favor of the defendant, holding that the building owner had met its prima facie burden on the issue of constructive notice by demonstrating that it “had a reasonable inspection and cleaning routine in place” and the stairway had been last inspected 30 minutes prior to the incident.

Mateo v. Franklin Plaza Apts