Attorney's Improper Communication With Doctor Results in Denial of Worker's Claim

A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for hearing loss due to his attorney’s improper communication with his doctor. Case: Matter of Petti v. Asplundh Construction Corp., No. CV-24-1606, 12/18/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Richard Petti filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits in 2023 for binaural hearing loss resulting from exposure to loud noise during the course of his employment with Asplundh Construction Corp. A workers’ compensation law judge held a hearing and determined that Petti’s counsel had...