Attorney's Form Flub Forfeited Employer's Ability to Appeal

A New York appellate court ruled that a defense attorney’s use of the wrong form to request review of a workers’ compensation law judge’s ruling was fatal to the employer’s ability to obtain relief. Case: Matter of Waufle v. Chittenden, No. 526587, 12/06/2018, published. Facts: Bernard Waufle worked for Robert Chittenden as a route merchandiser, delivering bread products. Chittenden is an independent contractor responsible for delivering baked goods and bread products for Bimbo Bakeries USA. Waufle allegedly suffered injuries when a customer driving an electric ...