Court Revives Bus Driver's Claim for Psychological Injuries From Pandemic

A New York appellate court revived a former bus driver’s claim for benefits for his alleged psychological injuries from the COVID-19 pandemic. Case: Matter of Djanuzakov v. Manhattan & Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority, No. 535458, 03/28/2024, published. Facts: Bolot Djanuzakov worked for the Manhattan & Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority as a bus driver. He left his employment in November 2020. Procedural history: Djanuzakov filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits, alleging that he sustained work-related stress and psychological injuries as a resul...