No Benefits for Pizza Deliveryman's Alleged Injuries From Fall Off Bicycle

A New York appellate court upheld a denial of benefits to a pizza deliveryman for his alleged injuries from falling off his electric bicycle. Case: Matter of Santos v. 77 GP Inc., No. CV-23-1577, 11/14/2024, published. Facts: Miguel Maria Santos worked for 77 GP Inc. He allegedly suffered injuries in June 2021 when he fell off his electric bicycle while delivering pizzas for 77 GP. Santos filed a workers’ compensation claim, which 77 GP contested. According to 77 GP’s owner, Santos had been discharged two days before his accident for drinking on the job. Procedural histor...