Employer Can't Shift Liability for Worker's PTD from Lung Condition to Special Fund

A New York appellate court ruled that an employer was not entitled to shift any liability for a worker's permanent and totally disabling lung problems to the Special Disability Fund. Case: Matter of Surianello v. Consolidated Edison Co., No. 9044, 12/24/2014, published. Facts: Michael Surianello worked as an electrical construction mechanic for the Consolidated Edison Co. for approximately 20 years.  After the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in September 2011, Surianello developed breathing problems that caused him to stop working altogether in November 2003. Procedura...