Flight Attendant Gets Benefits for Broken Finger

The Massachusetts Appeals Court upheld an award of benefits to a flight attendant for a broken finger. Case: Joseph’s Case, No. 24-P-1387, 11/12/2025, unpublished. Facts: Emmanuel F. Joseph worked for JetBlue Airways Corp. as a flight attendant. He alleged a food cart crushed his hand during a November 2020 flight from Fort Lauderdale to Boston. A doctor diagnosed Joseph with a fracture of his fourth metacarpal four days later. Procedural history: An administrative judge found Joseph credible and determined the hand injury was compensable. Analysis: The Massachusetts Appeals Court n...