May 2021 Newsletter

Centeno v. Academy Group Props., LLC, 2021 NY Slip Op 02205 (3rd Dept. April 8, 2021) Issue:  Procedure – the failure to properly complete the cover sheet of an appeal. Facts: Two employers were found to be uninsured on the date of injury and penalties were assessed. ...

August 2020 Newsletter

Matter of Sanchez vs. Jacobi Med Ctr., 118 N.Y.S.3d 792  (3rd Dept. Feb. 20, 2020) Issue: Permanent partial disability cap Facts: The issue here was whether all awards after a Claimant is classified with a permanent partial disability count towards the cap under WCL...

August 2019 Newsletter

NYS Department of Transportation (WCB # 9020 4441; July 26, 2019) Issue:  Post Jacobi and whether awards at the classification rate can be modified Facts:  This is a non-capped claim with an 8/16/02 date of injury.  The Claimant was classified with a 66...