Board Properly Denies Application for Review Due to Incomplete Service

A New York appellate court ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Board did not abuse its discretion in denying an application for review where the injured worker failed to properly serve all the interested parties. Case: Matter of Barry v. Verizon New York Inc., No. 532354, 09/16/2021, published. Facts: Robert Barry worked for Verizon New York Inc. He sustained significant injuries while at work in 2018 when he slipped on ice, fell backward and hit his head, rendering him unconscious. Procedural history: Verizon submitted a report of injury identifying the New Hampshire Insurance Co. a...