Worker Can't Get Rehearing by Blaming Former Attorney for Evidence Failure

A New York appellate court ruled that a self-represented worker failed to prove entitlement to reconsideration or full board review by casting blame on his former attorney for failing to provide evidence at the initial board hearing. Case: Matter of Sanders v. NYU Langone Hospitals, No. CV-22-1860, 02/13/2025, published. Facts: Ronnie Sanders worked for NYU Langone Hospitals. He allegedly suffered injuries to his back and neck while standing on a trash compactor sweeping debris. Procedural history: A workers’ compensation law judge disallowed the claim, finding the testimonies of Sand...