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A New York appellate court ruled that a workers’ compensation law judge who made a...
Court Rejects Carrier’s Claim of Misconduct by Judge| Workers Compensation News – WorkCompCentral
A New York appellate court ruled that a workers’ compensation law judge who made a joke about consulting with “an en banc panel” did not engage in misconduct warranting the rescission of her decision. Case: Matter of Cottrell v. Kawasaki Rail Car Inc., No. 530857, 02/04/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Cornelius Cottrell worked for Kawasaki Rail Car Inc. He suffered injuries while at work in May 2000. Cottrell established his entitlement to benefits for injuries to his neck, cervical …