Hypoglycemic Attack Did not Cause Work Injury, Court Rules

A hypoglycemic episode did not cause a claimant to fall from his chair, a New York appellate court concluded. Case: Eccles v. Truck-Lite, No. 512435, 2/23/12, published.Facts: Daryl Eccles, a Truck-Lite employee, was injured when he fell from his chair while at work. He filed a workers' compensation claim.Truck-Lite and its insurer disputed the claim, contending that a hypoglycemic episode resulting from Eccles' diabetes caused the accident. The employer argued that his diabetes is a personal medical condition that is not work-related. Procedural History: The Workers' Compensation ...