Court Revives Trooper's Claim for Conditions Allegedly Linked to WTC Cleanup

A New York appellate court revived a state trooper’s claim for benefits for conditions he allegedly developed from exposure to toxins while working near the World Trade Center site after the 2001 terrorist attacks. Case: Matter of Bodisch v. New York State Police, No. 531488, 06/17/2021, published. Facts: Christopher Bodisch worked as a state trooper. Following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Bodisch worked at a vehicle checkpoint at the intersection of West and Canal streets from Jan. 31, 2002, to Feb. 6, 2002. Bodisch registered his participation in ...