Evidence Supported Finding That Worker Had Compensable Back and Neck Injury

A New York appellate court upheld an award of benefits to a worker for a claimed back and neck injury despite evidence of a pre-existing back condition, and discrepancies as to the date he was actually hurt. Case: Matter of Hyatt v. Holliswood Care Center, No. 521607, 07/14/2016, published. Facts: Douglas Hyatt worked for the Holliswood Care Center as a housekeeper. He claims he injured his neck and back at work in October 2012 while trying prevent a heavy bin of wet and soiled linen from falling on his supervisor. Procedural History: Hyatt filed a comp claim, but the care center contr...