Worker Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Grinder Mishap
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to only partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from using a grinder that lacked…
Court Finds Worker Didn’t Lie About Consuming Alcohol Before Motor Vehicle Accident
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker did not commit fraud during his testimony related to when he last consumed alcohol before he was involved in a motor…
Carrier Liable for Worker’s Occupational Disease, Plus Penalty
A New York appellate court upheld a determination of compensability for a longtime mason’s occupational disease from repetitive trauma, as well as the assessment of a penalty against his employer’s…
Court Issues 3rd Decision Denying Sing Sing Employee’s Motion to Preclude IME Report
In a third case filed by employees of the same correctional facility, a New York appellate court ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Board did not err in denying a worker’s…
Federal Court Says Wrong Mine Operator Designated as Liable for Black Lung Benefits
A federal appellate court ruled that an administrative law judge and the Benefits Review Board designated the wrong mine operator as liable for a West Virginia miner’s black lung benefits.
Case:…