Court Upholds Expansion of Worker's Claim, Finding of No Fraud

A New York appellate court upheld the expansion of a worker’s claim and a finding that he did not commit fraud. Case: Matter of Brown v. Van Liner Insurance Co., No. CV-22-2103, 05/30/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: David Brown worked as a truck driver and mover. He suffered injuries at work in April 2021. Brown’s employer had workers’ compensation coverage with the Van Liner Insurance Co. The carrier did not initially controvert Brown’s claim for benefits, and he received temporary indemnity benefits. In June 2021, the carrier filed a request for a h...