Court Upholds Limited Forfeiture of Benefits for Worker Who Lied About His Condition

A New York appellate court ruled that a cement mason partially forfeited his entitlement to benefits by lying to his doctors about his condition. Case: Matter of Barros v. John P. Picone Inc., No. 530481, 11/12/2020, published. Facts: Anibal Barros worked for John P. Picone Inc. as a cement mason. He suffered injuries in March 2018 when he was knocked off scaffolding and fell onto train tracks. Barros established a workers’ compensation claim for injuries to his back, shoulder and leg. He received medical care and wage replacement benefits from the date of his accident through Ju...