Intoxication at Time of Accident Doesn't Bar Worker From Receiving Benefits

A New York appellate court upheld an award to a worker for his injuries from the second in a series of car accidents that occurred while he was intoxicated. Case: Matter of Ferra v. Paramount Global, No. CV-23-2141, 03/27/2025, published. Facts: Jorge Ferra worked for Paramount Global as a sound engineer. He was involved in a motor vehicle accident while traveling from his home in New Jersey to a job assignment in New York. According to Ferra, it was a minor collision, he was uninjured and no harm was done to his vehicle. He pulled over to the shoulder of the road, ...