Worker Busted for Drug Sales Loses Entitlement to Benefits by Lying About Lack of Income

A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker forfeited his entitlement to benefits by engaging in criminal conduct that provided him with an income while he was collecting wage-replacement benefits. Case: Matter of Adams v. Blackhorse Carriers, No. 522265, 09/29/2016, published. Facts: Robert Adams suffered a compensable injury to his lower back in December 2007 while working for Blackhorse Carriers. He received wage-replacement benefits for his injury from Jan. 14, 2008, through March 1, and from March 13, 2008, through Sept. 7, 2010. In the meantime, Adams was convicted o...