New York Court of Appeals
Beverly Crosby, Appellant v. State of New York, Workers’ Compensation Board, Respondent
November 16, 198257 N.Y.2d 305
Summary
The Court held that New York Workers’ Compensation Law § 24, which requires board approval of attorneys’ fees, does not violate due process, equal protection, or the Contracts Clause. The statute was affirmed as a constitutional regulation designed to protect claimants.