Worker Not Entitled to File Late Claim for Alleged Crane Accident Injuries

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was properly denied leave to file a late notice of claim. Case: Matter of Polak v. MTA Long Island Railroad, Nos. 2022-00039 and 2023-01399, 08/07/2024, published. Facts: Brian Polak allegedly suffered injuries when he was struck by a crane while working on a railroad construction project. Procedural history: Polak filed a petition for permission to serve a late notice of claim on the MTA Long Island Railroad, Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Long Island Railroad. He also included supporting documents. The petition was denied because ...