Injured Worker's False Statements Don't Warrant Forfeiture of Future Benefits

A New York appellate court upheld a finding that an injured worker knowingly made false statements about his work activities after retiring, but his conduct was not so egregious as to warrant the forfeiture of future wage replacement benefits. Case: Matter of Belcher v. Dominican Village Inc., No. CV-24-1475, 02/19/2026, published. Facts: Albert Belcher worked for Dominican Village Inc. He injured his back at work in June 2022. Belcher continued to work after his injury, with restrictions and accommodations. In November 2022, after Dominican denied Belcher’s request for an additional...