Mention of Plaintiff's Comp Claim During Civil Suit Proceedings Doesn't Warrant New Trial

A New York appellate court upheld a verdict in favor of a defendant in a personal injury action, finding the mention of his workers’ compensation claim did not warrant a new trial. Case: Shehata v. Koruthu, No. 2018-14261, 01/12/2022, published. Facts and procedural history: Adel Shehata allegedly sustained personal injuries in a motor vehicle accident. He filed suit against Jose Koruthu, asserting Koruthu was liable for his injuries. A jury trial on the issues of serious injury and damages was held. Defense counsel elicited testimony from Shehata concerning a workers' compen...