Jason D. Lewis concentrates his practice on workers’ compensation defense, representing large self-insured employers and construction companies through all aspects of litigation, from inception through trial and appeals. Jason is also well versed in general municipal law representing municipalities as well as numerous public sector unions on behalf of police, fire and correctional personnel with matters regarding Section 207(a) and 207(c) claims. He has also secured several favorable decisions in the following appeals:
- Berry v. Viad Corp., 2021 NY Slip Op 05943 [2d Dept 2021], securing a decision dismissing a third-party action brought by claimant/plaintiff against a special employer pursuant to Workers' Compensation Law §§ 11 and 29(6).
- McMillan v. Town of New Castle, 162 AD3d 1425 [3d Dept 2018]: winning appeal granting the benefit of a newer and more lenient law, on behalf of an injured police officer suffering from a psychological condition related to events at work.
- Daquino v. DiNapoli, 161 AD3d 1288 [3d Dept 2018]: winning appeal one week after successfully establishing new binding precedent on the upgraded “3/4” accidental disability pension (see Stancarone below), on behalf of insured police officer’s disability retirement.
- Stancarone v DiNapoli, 161 AD3d 144 [3d Dept 2018]: winning appeal on behalf of injured police officer, the Third Department abandoned a confusing and inconsistent standard regarding the upgraded “3/4” accidental disability pension and articulated a new rule to be followed when considering what is considered an “accident” as a matter of law for the purposes of the pension.
- Fennelly v Eastchester Fire Dist., 153 AD3d 1342 [2d Dept 2017]: winning on appeal, disallowing the municipal fire district to recoup many years of alleged overpayments of GML-207(a) 2 benefits.
- New York Workers’ Compensation Fraud Case, winning appeal affirming construction fraud finding and permanent suspension of all awards based on fabricated accident description and false testimony before the Board.
Jason engages in a hands-on approach to workers’ compensation defense. He offers complete attention to his cases, throughout the litigation process, as he works to secure successful outcomes and lower exposure on behalf of his clients.
Prior to joining the firm, Jason practiced at a large firm in the White Plains, New York area, specializing in workers’ compensation and appellate litigation.
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