Transit Worker Can't Get Benefits for Exacerbation of Mental Issues

A New York appellate court ruled that a train conductor was not entitled to benefits for the alleged exacerbation of preexisting psychological problems because of stress from his potential exposure to COVID-19 during the pandemic. Case: Matter of Matthews v. New York City Transit Authority, No. 535536, 07/20/2023, published. Facts and procedural history: Sheldon Matthews worked as a train conductor for the New York City Transit Authority. He filed a workers’ compensation claim alleging that due to his high-risk exposure to COVID-19 and the fact he was not provided adequate pe...