No Benefits for Flight Attendant Injured in Fall While on Rest Period

An Ohio appellate court ruled that a flight attendant was not entitled to benefits for her injuries from falling while she returned from dinner during a layover in New York City. Case: Osten v. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, No. 27583, 12/29/2017, published. Facts: Aysha Osten worked as a flight attendant for PSA Airlines. After completing her flight assignment on Jan. 27, 2016, Osten checked into a Hampton Inn near LaGuardia Airport in New York City. That evening, Osten went to dinner with other PSA employees. As she was returning to the hotel, she fell on a public sidewa...