Court Dismisses Widow's Challenge to Evidence Order

A New York appellate court dismissed a widow’s challenge to an order from the Workers’ Compensation Board directing her to produce evidence of the asbestos-related lawsuits her husband had settled before his death. Case: Matter of Glasgow v. Con Edison, No. 535964, 03/21/2024, published. Facts: Michele Glasgow’s husband worked for Con Edison. He was exposed to asbestos while working and, in 2004, he established a claim for workers' compensation benefits based on an occupational disease involving asbestosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic irritative br...