Worker Fails to Link Amputation of Leg to Prior Work Accident

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker failed to prove the amputation of his leg was related to his injuries from a fall in 2006. Case: Matter of DiPippo v. Accurate Signs & Awnings, No. 536065, 10/03/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: Michael DiPippo suffered multiple injuries in a fall while working for Accurate Signs & Awnings in August 2006. DiPippo established a workers’ compensation claim for injuries to his right ribs, right elbow, hands, left foot, left leg and face. He later expanded his claim to include consequential right leg deep vein throm...