Court Upholds Determination That Retail Worker Suffered Compensable Injuries

A New York appellate court upheld a determination that a retail worker suffered compensable injuries after accidentally dropping a box of merchandise on her leg. Case: Matter of Rosario v. William Carter Co., No. CV-25-0826, 09/17/2026, published. Facts: Gisell Rosario worked for William Carter Co. as an assistant manager at a retail store in Queens. In December 2023, she accidentally dropped a box of merchandise on her left leg. Procedural history: A workers’ compensation judge established a claim for injuries to Rosario’s left knee and foot. Upon administrative review, the Wor...