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Claimant applied for workers' compensation benefits following a motor vehicle accident, asserting employment as a delivery person for Al Cohen’s Bakery. Cohen controverted the claim, arguing claimant was an independent contractor. A Workers’ Compensation Law Judge and the Workers’ Compensation Board both found an employer-employee relationship and awarded benefits. This court affirmed the Board's determination, finding substantial evidence supported the existence of an employer-employee relationship despite conflicting evidence regarding control over work, method of payment, and equipment.
Claim of Topper v. Al Cohen's Bakery is a workers' compensation case decided in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
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Claimant applied for workers' compensation benefits following a motor vehicle accident, asserting employment as a delivery person for Al Cohen’s Bakery. Cohen controverted the claim, arguing claimant was an independent contractor. A Workers’ Compensation Law Judge and the Workers’ Compensation Board both found an employer-employee relationship and awarded benefits. This court affirmed the Board's determination, finding substantial evidence supported the existence of an employer-employee relationship despite conflicting evidence regarding control over work, method of payment, and equipment.
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