Worker Gets Wage-Loss Benefits for 2nd Back Injury

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who suffered two back injuries was entitled to wage-loss benefits following his second accident. Case: Matter of Cody v. Ark Glass & Glazing Corp., No. 529031, 04/02/2020, published. Facts: Scott Cody worked for the Ark Glass & Glazing Corp. as a window glazer. He injured his back while at work in April 1999, and in August 2001 he began receiving benefits for a 75% permanent partial disability. In November 2012, Cody settled the indemnity portion of the claim. He returned to work full time in June 2014. In January 2015, ...