State Fund Fails to Effectively Cancel Employer's Coverage Prior to Worker's Injury

A New York appellate court ruled that the State Insurance Fund was on the hook for a worker’s claim, even though it had sent notice that it was canceling coverage prior to the accident. Case: Matter of Guevara v. Greenvelvet Tree Inc., No. 535062, 02/16/2023, published. Facts and procedural history: State Insurance Fund began providing workers' compensation insurance coverage to Green Velvet Landscaping Inc. in 2004. In July 2019, SIF notified Green Velvet Landscaping that its coverage was being canceled for nonpayment of premiums. The notice of cancellation indicated that it...