Worker's Misrepresentations About Post-Accident Limitations Result in Forfeiture of Benefits

A New York appellate court upheld the forfeiture of benefits by a worker who lied about being homebound as a result of her injuries from an on-the-job car accident. Case: Matter of Howard v. Facilities Maintenance Corp., No. 522272, 10/6/2016, published. Facts: Mia Howard suffered injuries to her back and neck in a 2013 car accident. She received an award of workers' compensation benefits for her injuries. In May 2014, her employer filed a motion to terminate her benefits. Her employer argued that Howard had lied about the extent of her disabilities by telling her treating doctors ...