New York Work Comp News

Published by Howdy Workers on May 22, 2021May 22, 2021

The latest news about workers compensation in New York.

• No Benefits for Truck Driver With Alleged Back Injury From Heavy Lifting
  January 20, 2022
  A New York appellate court upheld the denial of benefits to a truck driver for an alleged back injury from lifting a heavy box. Case: Matter of Moore v. U.S. Xpress…
• Court Revives Widow's Claim for WTC Worker's Fatal Lung Cancer
  January 20, 2022
  A New York appellate court revived a widow’s claim for benefits for her husband’s death from lung cancer following his work during the cleanup efforts at the World Trade Center…
• Carrier Can't Get Record Reopened to Address Coverage for Widow's Death Benefits Claim
  January 18, 2022
  A New York appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier was not entitled to further development of the record on a widow’s claim for benefits to determine if it owed…
• Defendant Can Amend Answer to Worker's Claim but Can't Get Summary Judgment
  January 18, 2022
  A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant was entitled to amend its answer to a worker’s negligence claim but was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing the claim based…
• WCB Adopts Emergency Telemedicine Rules
  January 18, 2022
  The New York Workers’ Compensation Board announced emergency rules allowing telemedicine in some circumstances that will be in effect for the next three months. The board on Tuesday said it adopted…
• Bills Would Require WCB to Translate Certain Documents
  January 14, 2022
  The New York Workers’ Compensation Board would be required to translate forms and informational documents, under a pair of bills introduced in the state Legislature. Senate Bill 7843, by Sen. Jessica…
• Court: Defendant Should Have Been Granted Leave to Amend Answer
  January 13, 2022
  A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant in a Labor Law action should have been granted leave to amend its complaint to assert an exclusive remedy defense and that…
• Defendant in Labor Law Action Gets Summary Judgment Tossing Suit
  January 13, 2022
  A New York appellate court ruled that the defendant in a Labor Law claim should have been granted summary judgment dismissing the action against it. Case: Mateo v. Iannelli Construction Co.
• Bills Address Attorney Fees, Deadline to Appoint Uninsured Employers Fund
  January 13, 2022
  Bills introduced in the New York Legislature would require written applications for attorney fees in some workers’ compensation cases and revise a law passed in 2021 to give the Workers’ Compensation…
• Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Worker With Injuries From Light Fixture Accident
  January 12, 2022
  A New York appellate court tossed the Labor Law claims of a worker allegedly injured while replacing a ballast in a light fixture. Case: Caban v. 1691 Fulton Ave. Housing Development Fund Corp.,…

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