A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s death during the 10-day period after the Workers’ Compensation Board approved a lump-sum settlement was a proper basis to find that the agreement had been nullified.
Case: Matter of Weishar v Dan Tait Inc., No. 529662, 04/08/2021, published.
Facts and procedural history: In July 2014, Patrick Daniel Volpe Sr. sustained multiple injuries when he fell from a ladder while he was working as a carpenter. He applied for workers' compensation benefits, and his claim was established for injuries to his head, neck, back, right hip ...
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