No Benefits for Widow of Worker Who Died From COVID-19

A New York appellate court upheld an award of benefits to the widow of a truck driver who died of COVID-19. Case: Matter of Hogan v. ABF Freight System Inc., No. CV-24-1493, 01/22/2026, published. Facts: Thomas Hogan worked for ABF Freight System Inc. as a truck driver. In March 2020, Hogan began suffering from a fever and flu-like symptoms. After developing a high fever and respiratory distress, Horgan went to the emergency room. He tested positive for COVID-19 and was discharged. Hogan was readmitted to the hospital on April 2, 2020, after experiencing a syncopal episode. He died the nex...