Employer Can't Shift Liability for Worker's 2nd Back Injury to Special Disability Fund

A New York appellate court ruled that the Special Disability Fund did not bear any liability for a claim filed by a worker who had suffered two back injuries.   Case: Matter of Schiffer v. Charming Shoppes of Delaware, No. 529649, 04/23/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: Sheila Schiffer suffered a work-related injury to her back in 2000. She underwent corrective surgery in 2001 and later received an award of permanent partial disability benefits. In March 2007, Schiffer suffered a second back injury. Schiffer’s employer then filed a claim with the Workers' Co...