Transit Worker's Misstatements Lead to Permanent Disqualification

A New York appellate court upheld the permanent disqualification of a former transit authority employee from receiving indemnity benefits because he lied about his physical condition and work activities. Case: Matter of Yolas v. New York City Transit Authority, No. CV-22-1903, 02/22/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: Ricardo Yolas worked for the New York City Transit Authority as a car inspector and mechanic. He filed a workers’ compensation claim in 2016 for repetitive stress injuries. The claim was established, and Yolas began collecting indemnity benefits. Af...