No Benefits for Worker's Alleged Secondary Injuries From Concrete Falling on Foot

A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits for alleged injuries secondary to a piece of concrete falling on his foot. Case: Matter of Gunness v. Prime Piping & Heating Inc., No. CV-23-1834, 01/09/2025, published. Facts: Arnold Gunness worked for Prime Piping & Heating Inc. A brick fell on his foot while he was working in June 2020. Gunness suffered a right foot fracture that required surgery. He received workers’ compensation benefits for this injury. Gunness claimed that in October 2020, a piece of concrete fell on his foot. Gunness al...