Board Properly Denies Worker's Request for Rehearing/Reopening

A New York appellate court ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Board did not abuse its discretion in denying a worker’s application for rehearing or reopening based on her challenge to jurisdiction over her claim. Case: In the Matter of Fuller-Astarita v. ABA Transportation Holding Co., No. 532903, 01/06/2022, published. Facts: Joanne Fuller-Astarita worked for the ABA Transportation Holding Co. as a bus driver’s assistant. She suffered injuries when she was struck by a bus owned by ABA. Procedural history: Although Fuller-Astarita did not file a claim for workers' co...