New York Court of Appeals
Carmel Reddington v. Staten Island University Hospital
July 1, 200811 N.Y.3d 80
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals answered two certified questions, holding that the institution of a time‑barred claim under Labor Law § 740 does not waive a later claim under Labor Law § 741, and that the definition of “employee” in § 741 is limited to persons who actually perform health‑care services, thereby excluding the plaintiff who served as a translator and program director. The Court based its conclusions on the plain text of the statutes and their legislative history.