MATTER OF LOFTUS v. NEW YORK NEWS


279 A.D.2d 657 (2001)

719 N.Y.S.2d 314

In the Matter of the Claim of JOSEPH LOFTUS, Appellant, v. NEW YORK NEWS et al., Respondents. WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD, Respondent.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

Decided January 4, 2001.


Carpinello, J.

While en route to work for a meeting, claimant suffered a stroke, resulting in a one-car motor vehicle accident. Although claimant was not injured in the accident, the stroke caused the loss of his left visual field and he was unable to return to work. Claimant filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits, alleging that work-related stress caused the stroke.

Claimant's expert concluded that the stroke was caused by significant work-related...

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