Injured Bus Driver had Coverage under Comp Policy PEO Obtained for Employer

A New York appellate court ruled that a bus driver was covered under a workers’ compensation insurance policy obtained by a professional employer organization pursuant to a personnel leasing agreement with his employer. Case: Matter of Gaylord v Buffalo Transportation Inc., No. 531102, 06/10/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Kevin Gaylord worked for Buffalo Transportation Inc. driving a bus. His bus was involved in an accident at the end of his shift on Feb. 9, 2018. Gaylord filed a workers’ compensation claim, naming Buffalo as his employer. Buffalo had hired Gayl...