Court: Claimant Entitled to Hearing on Alleged Misrepresentations

A claimant who pleaded no contest to a fraud charge should have an opportunity to prove to a workers' compensation law judge that he did not violate the law and be barred from receiving future benefits, according to a New York appellate court's decision. Case: Howard v. Stature Electric, et al., No. 507356, 4/1/10. Published. Facts and Procedural History: David Howard suffered a work-related injury in 2003 while working for Stature Electric and submitted a workers' compensation claim. A workers' compensation law judge awarded benefits, and authorized surgery to be cov...