Injured Worker Entitled to Reimbursement for Care Provided by Family

A New York appellate court upheld a determination that an injured worker was entitled to reimbursement for home health aide services, but the Workers’ Compensation Board has to determine the actual reimbursement owed. Case: Matter of Whitney v. Pregis Corp., No. 532151, 12/09/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Keith Whitney worked for the Pregis Corp. He established a workers' compensation claim for injuries to his low back, right hip and head, as well as a traumatic brain injury, post-concussive syndrome, cognitive impairment and hydrocephalus stemming from a slip...