A New York appellate court overturned a finding that a worker was only entitled to a 12.5% schedule loss of use award for a knee

The Illinois Appellate Court upheld the denial of a massage therapist’s claim for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger fingers.

Case: Williams v. IWCC (Terminal

A New York appellate court upheld a determination that a worker lying about his entrepreneurial exploits warranted a forfeiture of benefits.

Case: Matter of Qureshi

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Case: Joseph’s Case, No. 24-P-1387, 11/12/2025, unpublished.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:

A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker’s employer was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing the third-party claims against it.

Case: Cotroneo

The value of room and board paid to workers as part of their wages would default to the market rate for calculating benefits under a bill