Court Says Worker Not Entitled to PTD Benefits

A New York appellate court upheld a finding that an injured worker was not entitled to permanent total disability benefits. Case: Matter of Alexander v. New York City Department of Homeless Services, No. CV-25-1005, 09/17/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: William Alexander worked for the New York City Department of Homeless Services. He suffered injuries at work in April 2020 and established a workers’ compensation claim for injuries to his left hip, left knee and back. A workers’ compensation law judge denied Alexander’s claim for permanent total disabili...