Injured Roofer Could Be Compelled to Attend Voc. Rehabilitation Evaluation

A New York appellate court ruled that the defendant in a Labor Law suit could compel the injured plaintiff to attend a vocational rehabilitation evalation. Case: Hayes v. Bette & Cring, No. 521261, 01/07/2016, published. Facts: Donald C. Hayes allegedly fell while working as a roofer on a construction project being overseen by Bette & Cring. Procedural History: Hayes filed a Labor Law claim against Bette & Cring. Bette & Cring then sought a court order compelling Hayes to attend a vocation rehabilitation evaluation. After Broome County Supreme Court Justice Reynolds Fi...