No Benefits for Woman Allegedly Squeezed Like 'Jelly Doughnut' in Elevator Doors

A New York appellate court upheld a denial of benefits to a state hearing officer, finding that she lacked credibility to support her claim of injuries from being squeezed by the closing doors of an elevator “like a jelly doughnut.” Case: Matter of Williams v. New York State Office of Temporary Disability & Assistance, No. 525229, 02/15/2018, published. Facts: Theresa Williams worked as a hearing officer for the New York State Office of Temporary Disability & Assistance. While she was at work in May 2015, the doors of an elevator closed on her without warning. Williams t...