Volunteer Activities Didn't Justify Disqualification, Court Rules

A claimant's failure to mention his volunteer activities on a questionnaire did not justify his disqualification from the workers' compensation system, a New York appellate court ruled. Case: Engoltz v. Stewart's Ice Cream, No. 511766, 1/12/12, published.Facts: Beni Engoltz injured his back and head in 1994 while working for Stewart's Ice Cream, and received a 90% permanent partial disability rating. He subsequently began receiving wage loss replacement benefits. In 2008, Stewart's insurer investigated Engoltz's activities, and questioned whether he was actually working...