No Benefits for Bus Driver With Alleged Work Stress From COVID-19 Concerns

A New York appellate court upheld a denial of benefits to a bus driver who claimed psychological injury from potential exposure to COVID-19 and the related death and illness of his co-workers. Case: Matter of Djanuzakov v. Manhattan & Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority, No. 535458, 07/20/2023, published. Facts and procedural history: Bolot Djanuzakov worked for the Manhattan & Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority as a bus driver. He quit his job in November 2020 and filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits, alleging he sustained work-related stress and mental...