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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Matter of Losardo v. Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Claimant, a truck driver, sought workers' compensation benefits for a back injury he alleged occurred in October 2007 while unloading a truck. A Workers’ Compensation Law Judge initially established the claim, but the Workers’ Compensation Board reversed this decision, finding insufficient credible medical evidence to support a work-related injury. The claimant subsequently appealed the Board's decision. The Appellate Division affirmed the Board's ruling, noting that medical records and testimony from treating physicians contradicted the claim of a work-related accident, instead suggesting a pre-existing condition and a non-work related injury at home. The court upheld the Board's broad authority to resolve credibility and draw inferences, concluding that its decision was supported by substantial evidence.

Back InjuryTruck DriverCompensable InjuryMedical EvidenceCredibilitySubstantial EvidenceAppellate ReviewDisability BenefitsWork-Related InjuryClaimant Testimony
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Case No. ADJ8442050
Regular
Dec 18, 2014

RAMON SANTIAGO vs. GRIFFITH COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE GROUP

The applicant sought reconsideration of a decision finding no industrial injury to his spine. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the original decision. The Board deferred to the administrative law judge's credibility findings, which found the applicant's testimony unreliable and non-credible. Conversely, the defense witnesses' testimony was deemed reliable and consistent, supporting the denial of the claim.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and OrderWCJindustrial injurylumbar spinethoracic spinecompensable presumptionnotice requirementscredibility determination
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of Siennikov v. Professional Grade Construction, Inc.

Claimant appealed two Workers’ Compensation Board decisions: one denying his claim for benefits due to a non-compensable injury, and another denying his request for reconsideration. The claimant, a construction helper, alleged a left hip, back, and head injury from a fall at a construction site. While a WCLJ initially established the claim, the Board reversed, finding insufficient credible evidence to prove a work-related injury, citing inconsistencies in claimant's and a coworker's testimony, and a lack of contemporaneous medical records. The Board deemed the medical testimony, based on claimant's delayed reporting, unworthy of belief. The Appellate Division affirmed the Board’s decision, deferring to its assessment of witness credibility and reiterating that Workers’ Compensation Law § 21 cannot establish an accident's occurrence, only its origin.

Workers' CompensationAppellate ReviewCredibility AssessmentWork-Related InjuryCausal RelationshipMedical EvidenceDelayed ReportingBoard DecisionPresumption of CompensabilityFact Finding
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re Isaac C.

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) filed an abuse petition against the parents and paternal grandparents of Isaac C., alleging physical abuse after the infant presented with multiple fractures. The central issue revolved around conflicting expert testimonies concerning the cause of Isaac's injuries: either non-accidental trauma or a severe underlying medical condition, specifically rickets due to an extreme vitamin D deficiency. The court meticulously analyzed the medical and lay testimony, noting the superior knowledge of the respondents' experts regarding the child's unique medical configuration. Ultimately, the court found that the paternal grandparents were not "persons legally responsible" and, more significantly, that ACS failed to meet its burden of proving abuse against any respondent, as a credible non-abuse-related explanation for the injuries was presented. Consequently, the petition was dismissed in its entirety.

Child Abuse AllegationsChild NeglectFamily Court ActVitamin D DeficiencyRickets DiagnosisBone FragilityMultiple FracturesExpert Witness TestimonyPediatric RadiologyEndocrinology
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Feb 22, 1994

St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services v. Terry E.

This case involves an appeal from an order of the Family Court of St. Lawrence County, which adjudicated the respondent as the father of a child born to Julie D. An earlier paternity proceeding had excluded Richard M. as the father. The mother, Julie D., testified to having unprotected sexual relations with the respondent during the critical period of conception. Blood tests, including HLA and DNA analyses, indicated a high probability of the respondent's paternity. The respondent presented testimony from several witnesses attempting to cast doubt on the mother's claims and her credibility regarding other potential fathers. However, the Family Court found the mother's testimony credible and struck the testimony of the respondent's brother due to a lack of corroboration. The Appellate Division affirmed the Family Court's determination, concluding that the evidence, particularly the mother's credible testimony and the highly probative blood test results, amply supported the paternity finding. The court also found no merit to the respondent's contention of ineffective assistance of counsel.

PaternityChild AdjudicationBlood Genetic Marker TestHLA TestDNA AnalysisCredibility AssessmentWitness TestimonyFamily LawAppellate ReviewSexual History
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re the Estate of Francis

This case concerns a bench trial to determine if three non-marital children (J, D, and S) are entitled to inherit from the decedent under EPTL 4-1.2 (a) (2) (C). The children's mother, the petitioner, presented extensive evidence of the decedent's relationship with her and the children, including cohabitation, financial support, and introductions to his family. The respondent, the decedent's spouse, contested this claim, asserting the decedent denied fathering other children and consistently resided with her. The court, finding the petitioner's evidence clear and convincing, concluded that the decedent openly and notoriously acknowledged paternity of the children, citing photographic evidence, rental agreements, tax returns, and testimony from both families. Consequently, the court ruled that J, D, and S are entitled to inherit from the decedent as his non-marital children.

Inheritance LawNon-marital ChildrenPaternityEPTL 4-1.2Clear and Convincing EvidenceOpen and Notorious AcknowledgmentEstate AdministrationSurrogate's CourtFamily LawDistributees
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Case No. ADJ8832276
Regular
Sep 30, 2014

ROSALIO MARIN vs. BUTLER BOX & STAKE, INC.; ICW GROUP/EXPLORER INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Rosalio Marin's petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the administrative law judge's report, which found Marin's testimony regarding his job duties and cumulative trauma injury to be non-credible. While the Board acknowledged the claim was presumed compensable under Labor Code section 5402, it found this presumption had been rebutted by the evidence presented. The judge's credibility findings, crucial in such cases, were given significant weight.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationWCJcredibilityGarza v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.cumulative traumaLabor Code section 5402presumed compensablerebuttable presumptionindustrial injury
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of Thomasula v. Wilson Concrete & Masonry

Claimant sought workers' compensation benefits for a left shoulder injury sustained during employment. The Workers' Compensation Board denied the claim, finding claimant's testimony not credible due to a delay in seeking medical attention, failure to file an accident report, and admitting to misrepresenting the injury as non-work-related for private insurance. Claimant appealed, but the appellate court affirmed the Board's decision, upholding the Board's authority to resolve credibility issues. The court found substantial evidence supported the determination that the injury was not work-related. Claimant's remaining arguments were considered and rejected as lacking merit.

Workers' CompensationCredibility AssessmentAccidental InjuryEmployment InjuryMedical Attention DelayAccident ReportInsurance MisrepresentationAppellate ReviewSubstantial EvidenceBoard's Authority
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Sep 25, 1991

Claim of Altman v. Kazan Import Corp.

This case concerns an appeal from a Workers’ Compensation Board decision, which determined that the claimant's death was work-related. The claimant, a handbag designer, died in a motorbike accident in Thailand during a business trip for Kazan Import Corporation. Her estate contested the decision, aiming to pursue civil liability against the company president, and questioned the credibility of the president's testimony regarding the business nature of the trip. The Board, however, credited the president's account, finding sufficient evidence to support its ruling. The appellate court upheld the Board’s decision, underscoring the Board's authority as the ultimate arbiter of credibility and its non-interference with factual disputes.

Workers' CompensationScope of EmploymentBusiness TripAccidental DeathCredibility AssessmentAppellate ReviewSubstantial EvidenceThailand AccidentEmployer LiabilityTravel Accident
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Piatt v. Colvin

Plaintiff April D. Piatt challenged the Social Security Commissioner's denial of her disability insurance benefits, arguing the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) erred in evaluating her severe impairments (major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, substance abuse) and non-severe conditions like back pain, carpal tunnel, and restless leg syndrome. Piatt also contested the ALJ's adherence to the treating physician rule regarding Dr. Mehl-Madrona and Ms. Masceri, and the credibility assessment of her testimony. The District Court affirmed the Commissioner's decision, finding it supported by substantial evidence and noting the ALJ properly weighed medical opinions and found no reversible error in the credibility analysis or development of the record. Consequently, Piatt's complaint was dismissed with prejudice.

Disability benefitsSocial Security ActAdministrative Law JudgeALJ decision reviewMental impairmentDepressionAnxiety disorderSubstance abuseResidual functional capacityTreating physician rule
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