Matter of Colamaio-Kohl v. Task Essential Corp.
Claimant Ernest Colamaio-Kohl sought workers' compensation benefits after sustaining an accidental injury during his employment as a skin care specialist. The Workers' Compensation Board determined an employer-employee relationship existed between Colamaio-Kohl and Task Essential Corp., and awarded benefits. Task Essential Corp. appealed, contesting the employer-employee relationship, arguing Colamaio-Kohl was a special employee of Bloomingdale's, and asserting improper notice of injury. The Appellate Division, Third Department, affirmed the Board's decision, finding substantial evidence supported the Board's findings. The court concluded that Task Essential Corp. exercised sufficient control over Colamaio-Kohl, he was not a special employee of Bloomingdale's, and late notice was excusable due to Task Essential Corp.'s actual knowledge of the accident.