Worker With Significant Loss of Use of Dominant Hand Didn't Have 'Grave Injury'

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker with severe limitations on the use of his dominant hand had not suffered a “grave injury” to trigger his employer’s liability to a third party under the Workers’ Compensation Law. Case: Hernandez v. Seadyck Realty Co., No. 6749 157770/12, 05/31/2018, published. Facts: Angel Hernandez injured his right hand while using a power saw to cut a hole in a wooden bathroom vanity. Hernandez was working for P.A. Painting on a construction project for the Seadyck Realty Co. He underwent four surgeries on his hand, as well...