Court Upholds Finding That Worker's Injuries Subject to PPD, Not SLU Award

A New York appellate court upheld a determination that a worker’s injuries were more amenable to a permanent partial disability classification than a schedule loss-of-use award. Case: Matter of Foster v. New York State Office of Children and Family Services, No. CV-24-1104, 02/11/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Vincent Foster worked for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services as a youth division aide. He sustained injuries to his right knee, right elbow, right index finger, right shoulder and low back in 2015, as well as injuries to both of his elbows,...