Worker Gets 20% SLU for Knee Injuries

A New York appellate court upheld a 20% schedule loss of use award for a worker’s knee injuries. Case: Matter of Ayars v. Navillus Tile Co., No. CV-24-1603, 02/22/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Mario Ayars worked for Navillus Tile Co. He established a claim for workers' compensation benefits based on injuries to his right knee. In August 2020, Dr. Thomas DiBenedetto opined that Ayars had reached maximum medical improvement for his right knee and that a schedule loss of use award was appropriate. In November 2020, Dr. Steven Touliopoulos reached the same conclusion....