A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker forfeited his entitlement to benefits by misrepresenting his capabilities when video surveillance disproved his claim that he was unable to work.
Case: Matter of Ordaz v. Jerrick Associates, No. 531929, 05/27/2021, published.
Facts and procedural history: Miguel Ordaz fell while working on a construction project in May 2018. He established his entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits for injuries to his head, neck, back, right shoulder/arm, right wrist, right knee and right eye. Ordaz also received benefits for brain trauma, ...
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