No Benefits for Deputy Sheriff's Alleged Mental Injuries From Racial Harassment

A New York appellate court upheld a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board denying benefits to a deputy sheriff for alleged mental injuries inflicted by his colleagues. Case: Matter of Karam v. Rensselaer County Sheriff's Department, No. 525286, 12/06/2018, published. Facts: James Karam worked for the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Department as the commander of the Internal Affairs division. He left his position in August 2012 and filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Karam alleged that he had sustained work-related mental injuries arising from his str...