Home Health Aide Remains in Scope of Employment While Running Errand

A New York appellate court overturned the denial of benefits to a home health attendant who fell while on an errand with her client. Case: Matter of Sharipova v. BNV Home Care Agency Inc., No. 530614, 02/04/2021, published. Facts: Munira Sharipova worked for BNV Home Care Agency Inc. as a live-in health attendant. She provided comprehensive care to one client 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sharipova filed a workers’ compensation claim alleging that she suffered injuries to her face, head, teeth, shoulders, knees, back, left hand and left wrist as a result ...