Worker Fails to Prove Exacerbation of PTSD From Job Stress

A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for the exacerbation of her preexisting psychological condition by alleged workplace stress. Case: Matter of Gorbea v. Verizon New York Inc., No. CV-23-1581, 10/10/2024, published. Facts: Sonya Gorbea worked for Verizon New York Inc. as a field repair technician. She was allegedly diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in 2013, and she filed a workers’ compensation claim alleging that her job exacerbated her condition. Gorbea claimed she was subjected to harassment and intimidation at work an...