Court Overturns Denial of Benefits for Worker Who Had Heart Attack

A New York appellate court overturned a denial of benefits for a worker who suffered a heart attack triggered by an interaction with her supervisor about her job. Case: Matter of DiMeo v. Trinity Health Corp., No. 535739, 05/18/2023, published. Facts: Maria DiMeo worked as an outpatient physical therapist aide for Trinity Health Corp. In July 2020, during an interaction with her supervisor regarding a potential switch in her assignment, DiMeo became visibly upset and began experiencing shortness of breath, chest pains, sweating and nausea. She left work and, ultimately, went to the eme...