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Gerard Lucey, an operating engineer, sued Kings Plaza Shopping Center entities for personal injuries. The defendant entities, Kings Plaza Shopping Center of Flatbush Ave., Inc., Kings Plaza Shopping Center of Avenue U, Inc., and Alexander’s of Brooklyn, Inc., moved for summary judgment, arguing they were Lucey's employers and thus immune under Workers’ Compensation Law §§ 11 and 29 (6). The Supreme Court initially denied their motion as premature. On appeal, the higher court reversed the Supreme Court's order, finding that the appellants had established a prima facie case for summary judgment and the plaintiff failed to raise a triable issue of fact. Consequently, the complaint against the appealing defendants was dismissed.
Lucey v. Golton Marine Co. is a workers' compensation case decided in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
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Gerard Lucey, an operating engineer, sued Kings Plaza Shopping Center entities for personal injuries. The defendant entities, Kings Plaza Shopping Center of Flatbush Ave., Inc., Kings Plaza Shopping Center of Avenue U, Inc., and Alexander’s of Brooklyn, Inc., moved for summary judgment, arguing they were Lucey's employers and thus immune under Workers’ Compensation Law §§ 11 and 29 (6). The Supreme Court initially denied their motion as premature. On appeal, the higher court reversed the Supreme Court's order, finding that the appellants had established a prima facie case for summary judgment and the plaintiff failed to raise a triable issue of fact. Consequently, the complaint against the appealing defendants was dismissed.
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