compensability claim (New York) · Go Syfert
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compensability claim in New York

7 New York opinions name it 1 courts 1988–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Ruffino v. Isadore Rosen & Sonsgreen
nyappdiv · 1988 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 1992–2014
2 sentences

2014Moreover, while the Special Fund does not have standing “to litigate the primary issues of compensability of the underlying claim for benefits” or “to reopen a claimant’s case and contest the compensability of the claim,” it does have standing with respect to proceedings involving claims against such fund (Matter of Ruffino v Rosen & Sons, 142 AD2d 177, 180 [1988], affd on op below 74 NY2d 861 [1989] [citation omitted]; see Matter of McDonald v Water Tunnel Contrs., 51 AD3d 1151, 1152-1153 [2008]).

2014Moreover, while the Special Fund does not have standing “to litigate the primary issues of compensability of the underlying claim for benefits” or “to reopen a claimant’s case and contest the compensability of the claim,” it does have standing with respect to proceedings involving claims against such fund (Matter of Ruffino v Rosen & Sons, 142 AD2d 177, 180 [1988], affd on op below 74 NY2d 861 [1989] [citation omitted]; see Matter of McDonald v Water Tunnel Contrs., 51 AD3d 1151, 1152-1153 [2008]).

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Claim of McDonald v. Water Tunnel Contractorsgreen
nyappdiv · 2008 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Moreover, while the Special Fund does not have standing “to litigate the primary issues of compensability of the underlying claim for benefits” or “to reopen a claimant’s case and contest the compensability of the claim,” it does have standing with respect to proceedings involving claims against such fund (Matter of Ruffino v Rosen & Sons, 142 AD2d 177, 180 [1988], affd on op below 74 NY2d 861 [1989] [citation omitted]; see Matter of McDonald v Water Tunnel Contrs., 51 AD3d 1151, 1152-1153 [2008]).

2014Moreover, while the Special Fund does not have standing “to litigate the primary issues of compensability of the underlying claim for benefits” or “to reopen a claimant’s case and contest the compensability of the claim,” it does have standing with respect to proceedings involving claims against such fund (Matter of Ruffino v Rosen & Sons, 142 AD2d 177, 180 [1988], affd on op below 74 NY2d 861 [1989] [citation omitted]; see Matter of McDonald v Water Tunnel Contrs., 51 AD3d 1151, 1152-1153 [2008]).

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Matter of Richards v. Allied Universal Sec.green
nyappdiv · 2021 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Auth. , 171 AD3d 1429 , 1429-1430 [2019] [internal quotation marks and citation omitted]; see Workers' Compensation Law § 10 [1]; see Matter of Richards v Allied Universal Sec. , 199 AD3d 1207, 1208 [2021]).

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Sturtevant v. Broome Countygreen
nyappdiv · 1992 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Rather, the Fund concedes the existing prior impairment, but challenges whether that impairment hindered decedent’s job potential, an issue not previously resolved by the Board (see Matter of Rosa v Britt Fast Frgt., supra at 603-604; Matter of Brigandi v Town & Country Linoleum & Carpet, supra at 728-729; Matter of Sturtevant v Broome County, 188 AD2d 893, 894 [1992]).

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the Claim of Brigandi v. Town & Country Linoleum & Carpetgreen
nyappdiv · 1995 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Rather, the Fund concedes the existing prior impairment, but challenges whether that impairment hindered decedent’s job potential, an issue not previously resolved by the Board (see Matter of Rosa v Britt Fast Frgt., supra at 603-604; Matter of Brigandi v Town & Country Linoleum & Carpet, supra at 728-729; Matter of Sturtevant v Broome County, 188 AD2d 893, 894 [1992]).

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Claim of Rosa v. Britt Fast Freight, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 1999 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Rather, the Fund concedes the existing prior impairment, but challenges whether that impairment hindered decedent’s job potential, an issue not previously resolved by the Board (see Matter of Rosa v Britt Fast Frgt., supra at 603-604; Matter of Brigandi v Town & Country Linoleum & Carpet, supra at 728-729; Matter of Sturtevant v Broome County, 188 AD2d 893, 894 [1992]).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Matter of Ruffino v. Isadore Rosen & Sons neutral
ny · 1989
2 sentences

2014Moreover, while the Special Fund does not have standing “to litigate the primary issues of compensability of the underlying claim for benefits” or “to reopen a claimant’s case and contest the compensability of the claim,” it does have standing with respect to proceedings involving claims against such fund (Matter of Ruffino v Rosen & Sons, 142 AD2d 177, 180 [1988], affd on op below 74 NY2d 861 [1989] [citation omitted]; see Matter of McDonald v Water Tunnel Contrs., 51 AD3d 1151, 1152-1153 [2008]).

2014Moreover, while the Special Fund does not have standing “to litigate the primary issues of compensability of the underlying claim for benefits” or “to reopen a claimant’s case and contest the compensability of the claim,” it does have standing with respect to proceedings involving claims against such fund (Matter of Ruffino v Rosen & Sons, 142 AD2d 177, 180 [1988], affd on op below 74 NY2d 861 [1989] [citation omitted]; see Matter of McDonald v Water Tunnel Contrs., 51 AD3d 1151, 1152-1153 [2008]).

41992–2014
Claim of Regeiro v. Harbor Distributing Corp. green
nyappdiv · 1992
1 sentence

2006Corp. ( 182 AD2d 932 [1992]) on the ground that, unlike that case, the Fund here does not seek to relitigate the compensability of the claim or the existence of a prior permanent impairment.

12006–2006
Claim of Lalla v. Astoria Air Conditioning green
nyappdiv · 1989
2 sentences

1992Since the presence of a preexisting permanent physical impairment is a necessary element in establishing the compensability of a claim (see, supra, at 179; cf, Matter of Lalla v Astoria Air Conditioning, 156 AD2d 808 ), in our view the Fund’s challenge falls squarely within the parameters outlined in Matter of Ruffino v Rosen & Sons (supra).

1992Since the presence of a preexisting permanent physical impairment is a necessary element in establishing the compensability of a claim (see, supra, at 179; cf, Matter of Lalla v Astoria Air Conditioning, 156 AD2d 808 ), in our view the Fund’s challenge falls squarely within the parameters outlined in Matter of Ruffino v Rosen & Sons (supra).

11992–1992
Schempp v. City of New York neutral
nyappdiv · 1968
1 sentence

1988This, however, would clearly be contrary to the purpose of earlier amendments to the statute enacted "to avoid extended medical controversies and delays in benefits” (Schempp v City of New York, 30 AD2d 129, 133 , affd 24 NY2d 939 ).

11988–1988
Claim of Sinacore v. Dreier Structural Steel, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 1983
1 sentence

1988The authority to reopen a claim is a discretionary one vested in the Board, not the Fund (see, Matter of Sinacore v Dreier Structural Steel, 97 AD2d 659 ).

11988–1988
Schempp v. City of New York neutral
ny · 1969
1 sentence

1988This, however, would clearly be contrary to the purpose of earlier amendments to the statute enacted "to avoid extended medical controversies and delays in benefits” (Schempp v City of New York, 30 AD2d 129, 133 , affd 24 NY2d 939 ).

11988–1988

Where else courts name it

OR 66 (1970–2023) VA 34 (1985–2021) CT 15 (2006–2022) OH 14 (2001–2016) FL 11 (1962–2013) AR 9 (1995–2016) NC 9 (2005–2026) NY 7 (1988–2022) AZ 6 (1972–1990) WV 5 (1951–2017) ID 5 (1997–2019) TN 4 (1974–2024) GA 3 (1995–2006) CA 3 (1991–2006) IL 3 (1983–2022) NJ 3 (1999–2021) AL 3 (2001–2012) OK 3 (1962–1997) MS 2 (1986–2017) PA 2 (1986–2002) TX 2 (2014–2015) MO 2 (2009–2010) WY 2 (1986–1998)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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