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N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 118-a — Effect of findings and determinations in subsequent proceedings

N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 118-a

Type
Statute
Source
New York Workers' Compensation Law
Jurisdiction
New York
Current through
Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)

§ 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…

Citator

N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 118-a — Effect of findings and determinations in subsequent proceedings is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

§ 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.