Bus Driver's Injuries Didn't Leave Him Totally Disabled or Without Earning Power

A New York appellate court ruled that a bus driver's physical and psychological injuries after an assault by a passenger did not leave him totally industrially disabled or with a complete loss of earning capacity. Case: Matter of Roman v. Manhattan & Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority, No. 521979, 05/19/2016, published. Facts: Eric Roman worked as a bus driver for the Manhattan & Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority. He suffered injuries to his head, neck, face, nose, ribs and chest when a passenger assaulted him in November 2010. Procedural History: A workers' c...