Injured Worker Gets Lifetime Ban on Benefits for Lying About His Condition

A New York appellate court upheld a lifetime ban on a worker’s receipt of benefits for his egregious misrepresentation of his condition for years. Case: Matter of Tirado v. Symphony Space Inc., No. CV-22-2386, 03/27/2025, published. Facts: Alejandro Tirado worked for Symphony Space Inc. He established a workers’ compensation claim for injuries from painting in September 2013. Tirado also established a claim for injuries after tripping at work in December 2013. Between 2018 and 2021, Tirado underwent numerous independent medical examinations. In July 2021, the insuran...