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Red Cross volunteer not entitled to workers’ comp

Red Cross volunteer not entitled to workers’ comp

Red Cross volunteer not entitled to workers’ comp

A volunteer “community ambassador” for the American Red Cross in New York is not entitled to workers’ compensation payments after being injured while loading materials into her car, the Appellate Division has affirmed. The claimant said she was hit in the nose by a hand cart while loading the materials. She sought workers’ compensation benefits but was denied by a workers’ compensation law judge and the Workers’ Compensation Board. The Court has affirmed on appeal. The claimant acknowledged that she was a volunteer for the Red Cross. She was employed by a restoration company, which encouraged volunteerism and paid her full salary when participating in volunteer events during employment...

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