Pizzeria Worker Gets Benefits for Burn Injuries Despite Workplace Intoxication

A New York appellate court upheld an award of benefits to a pizzeria worker for his burn injuries despite his intoxication at the time of the accident. Case: Matter of Ramales v. Frank & Nino's Pizza Corp., No. CV-24-0636, 05/29/2025, published. Facts: Felipe Zamora Ramales worked as a dishwasher and kitchen assistant at a pizzeria. He sustained burns to 40% of his body and other physical injuries when he lost his balance and fell down the stairs to the basement as he was carrying a large pot of hot tomato sauce. Upon being admitted to the burn unit at the hospital, Ramales had a bl...