Worker Can't Be Compelled to Provide Affidavit Identifying Prior Cases He Participated In

A New York appellate court ruled that an allegedly injured worker could not be compelled to provide an affidavit identifying which of multiple claims by individuals sharing his name were cases in which he was involved. Case: DiMaggio v. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, No. 801207/21 806773/21 813194/21 801133/22, 06/06/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: Salvatore DiMaggio allegedly was struck in the face by a metal rod during a construction project at an airline terminal. He filed a workers’ compensation claim against the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey,...