A New York appellate court upheld the assessment of an $86,000 penalty against a couple for failing to provide workers’ compensation insurance to their housekeeper.
Case: Castillo v. Brown, No. 522623, 06/15/2017, published.
Facts: Christina Castillo worked for Frida and Kenneth Brown as a domestic housekeeper and child-care provider. On May 18, 2012, she cut her right hand on a broken piece of glass while washing dishes.
Procedural history: A workers’ compensation law judge found Castillo was entitled to benefits. Since the Browns did not carry comp coverage for Castillo, the j...
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