Transit Worker Fails to Prove Occupational Disease From Years of Performing Track Repairs

A New York appellate court affirmed a denial of benefits to a former transit worker, finding he failed to establish that he had an occupational disease from his years of performing track repairs. Case: Bonet v. New York City Transit Authority, No. 533489, 05/26/2022, published. Facts: Prior to taking his regular service retirement in November 2019, David Bonet worked for the New York City Transit Authority for 29 years. Among his job duties, Bonet was responsible for track repairs, which included transporting tools to and from the work site and operating heavy equipment. Bonet began e...