Case Name: Ronald Callea et al., Appellants, v. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1998-10-02
Citations: 254 A.D.2d 696
Docket Number: 
Parties: Ronald Callea et al., Appellants, v Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 254
Pages: 696–696

Head Matter:
Ronald Callea et al., Appellants, v Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, Respondent.
[677 NYS2d 862]

Opinion:
Order and judgment unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Plaintiff Ronald Callea was removing tree limbs that interfered with a high voltage power line when he fell from the tree and sustained serious injuries. The work being performed by him was not " 'necessary and incidental to or an integral part' of a protected activity involving a building or structure under Labor Law § 240 (1)" (McGregor v Bravo, 251 AD2d 1002, 1003). (Appeal from Order and Judgment of Supreme Court, Erie County, Whelan, J. — Summary Judgment.) Present — Denman, P. J., Pine, Wisner, Balio and Fallon, JJ.