Legislation
SECTION 118-A
Effect of findings and determinations in subsequent proceedings
Workers' Compensation (WKC) CHAPTER 67, ARTICLE 7
§ 118-a. Effect of findings and determinations in subsequent
proceedings. With respect to an action for a workers' compensation claim
permissible under this chapter, no finding or decision by the workers'
compensation board, judge or other arbiter shall be given collateral
estoppel effect in any other action or proceeding arising out of the
same occurrence, other than the determination of the existence of an
employer employee relationship.
proceedings. With respect to an action for a workers' compensation claim
permissible under this chapter, no finding or decision by the workers'
compensation board, judge or other arbiter shall be given collateral
estoppel effect in any other action or proceeding arising out of the
same occurrence, other than the determination of the existence of an
employer employee relationship.