"We fully expect plaintiffs to try to make out a Labor Law 200 or 241(6) violation against owners and general contractors should a worker contract coronavirus and develop significant complications resulting in a prolonged period of unemployment."
While a rumored extension seems likely, investors should take a conservative approach and proceed as if no extension will be granted, with the understanding that they may get lucky.
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has hired partner Ira Schulman and associates Emily Anderson and Michelle Cuozzo from Pepper Hamilton to focus on construction litigation.