Car Salesman Who Collected Comp Benefits Can't Maintain Tort Suit Against Employer

A New York appellate court ruled that a car salesman who collected workers’ compensation benefits for his employer could not also sue for his injuries. Case: Mansour v. Paddock Chevrolet Inc., No. 529 CA 20-01694, 10/01/2021, published. Facts: Hanna Mansour worked for Paddock Chevrolet Inc. as a car salesman. He allegedly suffered injuries while a passenger in a vehicle driven by Kent P. Neubeck during a test drive when the vehicle collided with one operated by Santino C. Lococo. Procedural history: Mansour received workers’ compensation benefits. He also filed a personal i...