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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Bruno v. Dynamic Enterprises, Inc.

This case involves a personal injury action where Dynamic Enterprises, Inc. appealed a judgment in favor of the plaintiff. Dynamic contended it was engaged in a joint venture with Executive Club International, Inc. (ECI), the plaintiff's employer, arguing for dismissal based on workers' compensation exclusivity. However, the court found no joint venture, noting Dynamic and ECI were separate corporate entities, filed separate tax returns, and did not share income or losses. Consequently, Dynamic's workers' compensation defense was dismissed, and the judgment was unanimously affirmed with costs.

Personal InjuryJoint VentureWorkers' Compensation ExclusivityCorporate LiabilityAffirmation of JudgmentAppellate ReviewEmployer-Employee RelationshipNegligenceBusiness LawLegal Precedent
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Oct 15, 2004

Ribeiro v. Dynamic Painting Corp.

Raymundo Ribeiro, an employee of Wells Diversified Services, Inc., sustained injuries in October 1998 while sandblasting on the Castleton-on-Hudson Bridge for a joint venture including Dynamic Painting Corporation and Romano Enterprises, Inc. Ribeiro and his spouse initiated legal action against these contractors, asserting a violation of Labor Law § 240 (1). Plaintiffs sought summary judgment, while defendants moved for dismissal, arguing that Ribeiro was a 'special employee' of Dynamic, making the Workers' Compensation Law's exclusivity provisions applicable. The Supreme Court denied the plaintiffs' motion and granted the defendants' dismissal request. The Appellate Division affirmed both rulings, confirming the existence of a special employment relationship, thereby upholding the defendants' entitlement to summary judgment.

Special Employee DoctrineWorkers' Compensation ExclusivityLabor Law § 240(1)Summary JudgmentConstruction AccidentScaffold AccidentAppellate ReviewContractor LiabilityJoint VentureSandblasting
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re the Arbitration between Rochester Independent Workers & General Dynamics/Electronics Division

This case involves a motion by the Rochester Independent Workers, Local No. 1 (Union) to compel arbitration against General Dynamics/Electronics Division (Company). The grievance concerned a reduction in force, lay-offs, and the transfer of work out of the bargaining unit. The Union claimed violations of the Recognition and Management Rights articles of their collective bargaining agreement. The Company argued that its right to subcontract and assign work was an exclusive management prerogative explicitly excluded from arbitration by the agreement. The court, referencing Federal precedents, determined that the agreement's language clearly excluded such matters from arbitration and, therefore, denied the Union's motion to compel arbitration.

arbitrationlabor disputecollective bargaining agreementsubcontractingmanagement rightsgrievance procedurelay-offunionfederal court decisionscontract interpretation
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Case No. ADJ13419906
Regular
Jun 13, 2025

JOSE HERNANDEZ vs. ROTO DYNAMICS, INC.; COMPWEST NEWPORT

While this matter was pending reconsideration, the parties reached a proposed settlement. To allow the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) to review the settlement, the Appeals Board rescinded the prior decision and returned the case to the trial level. This action allows the WCJ to consider the settlement, with the possibility of reinstating the original decision if the settlement is not approved. This decision does not address the merits of the issues previously pending on reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationSettlementRescindedReturned to Trial LevelWCJAdministrative Law JudgeProposed SettlementFurther ProceedingsDecision After Reconsideration
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Case No. 2024 NY Slip Op 05259 [231 AD3d 1394]
Regular Panel Decision
Oct 24, 2024

Matter of Germano v. Dynamic Appliances, Inc.

Victor Germano, the claimant, appealed an amended decision by the Workers' Compensation Board regarding a schedule loss of use (SLU) award for a right arm injury sustained in 2019. Germano had a prior SLU award for a 2015 right shoulder injury. The Board affirmed a Workers' Compensation Law Judge's decision, which granted the State Insurance Fund credit for prior payments, reasoning that Germano failed to show his 33.33% SLU of the right arm was solely attributable to the 2019 injury. However, the Appellate Division, Third Department, reversed this decision. Citing Matter of Johnson v City of New York, the Court found that Germano's treating physician had clearly distinguished the 2019 biceps injury's 33.33% SLU as separate from, and in addition to, the prior shoulder injury, thereby making an offset inappropriate. The matter was remitted to the Board for further proceedings consistent with the court's finding.

Workers' CompensationSchedule Loss of Use (SLU)Right Arm InjuryPrior Injury CreditMedical EvidenceAppellate ReviewMaximum Medical Improvement (MMI)Biceps Tendon InjuryShoulder InjuryOffsets
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 11, 1993

Phillips v. General Dynamics Corp.

Ms. R. Penelope Phillips filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against her former employer, General Dynamics Corporation, alleging gender and age discrimination, leading to constructive discharge. She claimed violations under the ADEA, Title VII, and New York State Executive Law § 296. The defendants moved for summary judgment on all claims. The court dismissed the constructive discharge claim, finding the working conditions, including claims of radiation exposure, were not so intolerable as to compel a reasonable person's resignation. Additionally, the court ruled that the plaintiff's Title VII and ADEA claims were time-barred due to an untimely filing with the EEOC, which occurred more than 300 days after the last alleged discriminatory act. Therefore, summary judgment was granted in favor of the defendants, and the entire complaint was dismissed.

Employment DiscriminationAge DiscriminationGender DiscriminationConstructive DischargeSummary JudgmentStatute of LimitationsADEATitle VIINew York Executive LawFederal Court Case
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Lew v. Radiation Dynamics, Inc.

Samuel Lew sued his former employer, Radiation Dynamics, Inc. (RDI), alleging national origin discrimination and retaliatory discharge under Title VII. Lew, a naturalized American citizen of French origin, claimed he was discriminated against due to his French accent and subsequently terminated after complaining about a discriminatory remark by his supervisor. RDI moved for summary judgment, asserting Lew failed to exhaust administrative remedies for the discrimination claim and that his termination stemmed from poor performance. The Court granted summary judgment for RDI on the national origin discrimination claim, finding Lew's allegations primarily focused on retaliation rather than direct discrimination. However, the Court denied RDI's motion for summary judgment on the retaliation claim and its motion to limit damages, concluding that genuine issues of material fact existed regarding the pretextual nature of Lew's termination, including disputed examination scores and performance evaluations. The case will proceed to trial on the retaliation claim.

Title VIICivil Rights Act of 1964National Origin DiscriminationRetaliatory DischargeSummary JudgmentEmployment LawPrima Facie CaseMcDonnell Douglas Burden-ShiftingEEOC ExhaustionTemporal Proximity
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Case No. ADJ10884813
Regular
Feb 18, 2025

ALICIA RODRIGUEZ vs. DYNAMIC EDGE CONSULTING, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

Alicia Rodriguez, applicant, suffered a brain injury during employment with Dynamic Edge Consulting, insured by Travelers Property Casualty Company of America. The initial WCJ decision found the defendant liable for 24-hour home health care due to a failure in timely utilization review of Dr. Roger Bertoldi's prescription, which incorporated Sue Coleman's evaluation. Defendant petitioned for reconsideration, arguing the prescription was non-compliant and their duty was investigative, not to submit to UR. The Appeals Board granted the petition, deferring a final decision for further review and encouraging mediation.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardDynamic Edge ConsultingTravelers Property Casualty Company of AmericaPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardAOE/COEBrain Injury24-Hour Home Health CareUtilization ReviewDr. Roger Bertoldi
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Case No. ADJ2630339 (GRO 0034290)
Regular
Mar 10, 2011

MIKE REDSTONE vs. GREKA INTEGRATED, INC., CHARTIS COSTA MESA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a finding of contempt against Billing Dynamics for failing to appear at a lien conference. The WCAB found that a notice of hearing does not constitute a direct order, and that there was insufficient evidence that Billing Dynamics willfully disobeyed a specific order. The Board noted that while contempt is a serious sanction, other sanctions might be applicable if Billing Dynamics' conduct is deemed a bad faith tactic without reasonable excuse. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationLien ClaimantDeclaration of ReadinessContemptOrder to Show CauseWillful DisobedienceNotice of HearingDue ProcessRescinded Order
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Case No. ADJ7065210
Regular
Aug 29, 2012

YURIDIA CORDERO vs. UNITED STAFFING, DYNAMIC CLAIMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, finding it frivolous and a waste of resources. The claimant's liens were disallowed on the merits because the services were not rendered by the designated primary treating physician or supported by proper evidence. The Board admonished the lien claimant for unprofessional conduct, noting it was sanctionable but refraining from issuing sanctions due to a pending matter for similar behavior. The petition was denied based on the reasons stated in the Workers' Compensation Judge's report.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLien claimantSanctionsLabor Code section 5813Report and RecommendationApplication for Adjudication of ClaimPrimary treating physicianPanel QMEFindings and Order
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