Category: Connecticut Workers Compensation Commission Opinions

JOSE RODRIGUES, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE, CROSS-APPELLANT v. AMERICAN NATIONAL CAN, EMPLOYER and GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS, CROSS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 04043 CRB-05-99-04 CLAIM NO. 700103056Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 26, 2000 The claimant appeared pro se at oral argument, and represented himself throughout the appeal. The respondents were represented by Richard W. Lynch, Esq., Lynch, Traub, Keefe Errante, […]

THOMAS BELL, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. K H CONTAINERS, EMPLOYER, and EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 1498 CRB-5-92-8Workers’ Compensation Commission AUGUST 31, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL Respondents-Appellants, K H Containers and Employers Insurance of Wausau’s Withdrawal of Appeal filed August 18, 1993 in the […]

ROBERT CIVARDI, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CITY OF NORWICH, EMPLOYER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1376 CRB-2-92-1Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 17, 1993 ORDER Pursuant to the April 27, 1993 Connecticut Supreme Court Order, Luis v. Frito-Lay, Inc., et al; Almeida v. Frito-Lay, Inc., et al., Turcotte v. Frito-Lay, Inc., et al (S.C. 14536) and […]

MARK TEAGUE, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. REPKO ROOFING, EMPLOYER RESPONDENT-APPELLEE AND. SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 4920 CRB-7-05-02 CLAIM NO. 700131425CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARCH 1, 2006 The Petition for Review from the January 31, 2005[1] Finding and Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for the Seventh District was heard September 23, 2005 […]

ANTONIO MEDINA, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. NEW ENGLAND WRECKER SERVICE, EMPLOYER and COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1696 CRB-2-93-4Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 5, 1994 The claimant was represented by A. A. Washton, Esq., Washton, Segal and Rotella, who neither submitted a brief nor appeared at oral argument. The respondent […]

EDWARD RAKOWSKI, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. MARLIN FIREARMS, EMPLOYER, and GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INSURER and DISTASIO TOOL DIE COMPANY, EMPLOYER and HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES. CASE NO. 5340 CRB-3-08-4CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTIICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION APRIL 22, 2009 This Petition for Review from the April 15, 2008 Finding of Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for […]

MICHAEL ASARO, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. WATERBURY REPUBLICAN AMERICAN EMPLOYER and ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES And RISK ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR CASE NO. 5121 CRB-5-06-8 CLAIM NO. 500113085CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION AUGUST 8, 2007 This Petition for Review filed from the July 31, 2006 Finding and Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for […]

GEORGE TOTH, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. AMERICAN FROZEN FOODS, INC., EMPLOYER and WAUSAU INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 04069 CRB-04-99-06 CLAIM NO. 400025769Workers’ Compensation Commission AUGUST 9, 2000 The claimant’s counsel waived oral argument on this matter. Notice sent to William Cotter, Esq., Cotter, Cotter Mullen, L.L.C., 1809 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06430. The respondents’ […]

ROBERT M. VALIANTE, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. BURNS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, EMPLOYER and ACE USA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 5393 CRB-4-08-11CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTIICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2009 This Petition for Review from the October 27, 2008 Order of the Commissioner acting for the Fourth District was heard April 24, 2009 before a Compensation Review […]

MICHAEL IANNARONE, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT, CROSS-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE, CROSS-APPELLANT CASE NO. 04138 CRB-07-99-10 CLAIM NO. 700100515Workers’ Compensation Commission AUGUST 4, 2000 The claimant was represented by Richard Jacobs, Esq., Law Office of Jacobs, Jacobs Shannon, 265 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510. The respondent was represented by Michael Belzer, […]

ALVA CHANG, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. PIZZA HUT OF AMERICA, INC., EMPLOYER, and AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., KEMPER INSURANCE COMPANIES, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 4122 CRB-6-99-9 CLAIM NO. 600003735Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JULY 17, 2001 The pro se claimant was not represented at oral argument. The respondent employer and […]

VIRGINIA BARTON, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. WATERBURY COMPANY, EMPLOYER and GAB ROBINS NORTH AMERICA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 3428 CRB-5-96-9Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 6, 1997 The claimant was represented by George Greenstein, Esq., Goldblatt, Greenstein Rashba. The respondents were represented by Dominick C. Statile, Esq., Montstream May. This Petition for Review from the September 10, 1996 Order […]

ALBERT JENCIK, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, EMPLOYER and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE[1] CASE NO. 3376 CRB 5-96-7Workers’ Compensation Commission FEBRUARY 28, 1997 [1] The Second Injury Fund had filed a petition for review, but subsequently withdrew its appeal. The claimant was represented by Robert Cohen, Esq., Levy […]

ROBERT FITZGERALD, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE, CROSS-APPELLANT v. CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT, CROSS-APPELLEE CASE NO. 2121 CRB-4-94-8Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 21, 1995 The claimant was represented by George C. Springer, Jr., Esq. The respondents were represented by Jason M. Dodge, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. This Petition for Review from the August 3, 1994 Finding and Award […]

MARY WALSH, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 04282 CRB-05-00-08 CLAIM NO. 500114674Workers’ Compensation Commission SEPTEMBER 13, 2000 ORDER JOHN A. MASTROPIETRO, CHAIRMAN. Respondent, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield filed a Petition for Review from the trial commissioner’s August 7, 2000 order pursuant to Section 31-288. The trial commissioner’s order […]

EILEEN SMITH CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. ANTHEA CHRISTOPHER YURKOVSKY EMPLOYER NO RECORD OF INSURANCE RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 4324 CRB-3-00-12 CLAIM NO. 300040486Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 12, 2001 The claimant was represented by Lisa M. Kolb, Esq., Gillis Gillis, Two Whitney Avenue, Suite 502, New Haven, CT 06510. The respondents were represented by Robert Miller, […]

DEBRA HUMMEL Dependent Widow of HENRY HUMMEL, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD, EMPLOYER and CRAWFORD COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4667 CRB-5-03-5 CLAIM NO. 500115207Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MAY 3, 2004 The claimant was represented by Donald C. Cousins, Esq. and Albert Desrosiers, Esq., Cousins Desrosiers, P.C., 2563 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615-5844. […]

KENLEY CARNES, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and GAB ROBINS OF NORTH AMERICA ADMINISTRATOR CASE NO. 5308 CRB-8-07-12CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 8, 2008 The claimant was represented by Daniel B. Scott, Esq., Attorney at Law, 22 Pine Street, Bristol, CT 06010. The respondent was […]

KELLY DUNCAN, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, EMPLOYER and CIGNA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 1442 CRB-2-92-6Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 7, 1994 The claimant was represented by Ellen M. FitzGerald, Esq., Bailey and Wechsler, P.C. The respondents were represented by David W. Schoolcraft, Esq., Trowbridge, Ide, Mansfield Schoolcraft, P.C. This Petition for Review from the June […]

FRED SELTENREICH, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. STONE WEBSTER ENGINEERING CORP., EMPLOYER and AETNA LIFE CASUALTY CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 2196 CRB-3-94-10Workers’ Compensation Commission JANUARY 17, 1996 The claimant was represented by Sharyn D’Urso, Esq. The respondents were represented by Margaret E. Corrigan, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. This Petition for Review from the October 17, 1994 Finding […]

RAYMOND POOLER, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE vs. MODERN ASCOUSTICS, EMPLOYER and AETNA CASUALTY SURETY CO. INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1772 CRB-7-93-7Workers’ Compensation Commission OCTOBER 12, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL Respondents-Appellants, Modern Acoustics [Ascoustics] and Aetna Casualty Surety Co.’s Withdrawal of Appeal filed October […]

TERI PARKER-ZAIMOFF, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. MOHEGAN SUN CASINO MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY, EMPLOYER and ZURICH INSURANCE, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 04224 CRB-02-00-04 CLAIM NO. 200121435Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 24, 2000 ORDER JOHN A. MASTROPIETRO, CHAIRMAN. The claimant has filed a Petition for Review from the trial commissioner’s April 14, 2000 Order Regarding Stipulation. That order was […]

MATTHEW GUASTA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE vs. WINDSOR HALL REST HOME, EMPLOYER and HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 1834 CRB-1-93-9Workers’ Compensation Commission SEPTEMBER 30, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL Respondents-Appellants, Windsor Hall Rest Home and Home Insurance Company’s Withdrawal of Appeal filed September 24, 1993 in the […]

VINCENT SHARKEY, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. CITY OF STAMFORD, EMPLOYER/SELF-INSURED and CIRMA CLAIMS RISK CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 04068 CRB-07-99-06 CLAIM NO. 7001019Workers’ Compensation Commission NOVEMBER 17, 2000 The claimant was represented by Gwendolyn Field Noto, Esq., and Stewart M. Casper, Esq., Casper de Toledo, 1111 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06905. The respondents were represented by […]

GUIDO COSTA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. TORRINGTON COMPANY, EMPLOYER and CIGNA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 04097 CRB-05-99-08 CLAIM NO. 500104098Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 28, 2000 The claimant was represented by Angelo Paul Sevarino, Esq., 110 Day Hill Road, Windsor, CT 06095-1794. The respondents were represented by Margaret McGrail, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick, 95 Glastonbury Boulevard, Glastonbury, CT […]

ORLANDO OCASIO, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. TOYOTOMI, USA, EMPLOYER and TOKIO MARINE/C.L.A.S., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 1668 CRB-7-93-2Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 5, 1994 The claimant was represented by Robert C. Lubus, Jr., Esq., Grady Riley, who neither filed a brief nor appeared at oral argument except with respect to a motion to submit additional evidence which was […]

CLARISSA CUASCUT, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE, VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL PROVIDER, APPELLANT, v. WALDBAUM’S FOODMART, EMPLOYER, and CRAWFORD COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES. CASE NO. 3111 CRB-8-95-6Workers’ Compensation Commission OCTOBER 1, 1996 The claimant was not represented at oral argument. Notice sent to Lisa Barry, Esq., Cadden, Ivers, Ivers Barry. The medical provider was represented by Houston Putnam Lowry, […]

MURIELLE IVAN-MARROTTE CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT DMR REGION 3/MTS EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 03599 CRB-02-97-04 CLAIM NO. 200019133Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 28, 1998 The claimant was represented by Jennifer Hock, Esq., Montstream May. The respondent was represented by Donna Hixon-Smith, Esq., Assistant Attorney General. This Petition for Review from the April 23, 1997 […]

MURRAY HALL, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. REDLAND BRICK, INC., EMPLOYER and CNA INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 03895 CRB-01-98-09 CLAIM NO. 100040215Workers’ Compensation Commission NOVEMBER 4, 1999 The claimant was not represented and did not appear at oral argument. The respondents were represented by Margaret Corrigan, Esq., Pomeranz, […]

WILLIAM SCOTT PHELAN, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT, CROSS-APPELLEE v. SODA CONSTRUCTION CO., EMPLOYER and PEERLESS INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES, CROSS-APPELLANTS and BENSON CONSTRUCTION CO., EMPLOYER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT, NO RECORD OF INSURANCE and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1979 CRB-3-94-3 CASE NO. 2107 CRB-3-94-7Workers’ Compensation Commission OCTOBER 17, 1995 The claimant was represented by Christine M. Gonillo, […]

EUGENE LAIME, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. AMERICAN STANDARD, EMPLOYER and TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and STATE TREASURER, CUSTODIAN OF SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT CASE NO. 1397 CRB-2-92-3Workers’ Compensation Commission APRIL 23, 1992 John Arcudi, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL Respondents-Appellants, American Standard and Travelers Insurance Company’s Withdrawal of Appeal filed March […]

ANTONIO SQUITIERI (Deceased), CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. MARIANO CARDILLO SONS, EMPLOYER and AETNA LIFE CASUALTY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 3084 CRB-7-95-6Workers’ Compensation Commission JANUARY 6, 1997 The claimant was represented by Brendan T. Canty, Esq. The respondents were represented by Stephen Ekern, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. This Petition for Review from the June 2, 1995 Finding and […]

BARRY COOPER, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STORER COMMUNICATIONS, EMPLOYER, and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 03671 CRB-02-97-08 CLAIM NO. 200006541Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 24, 1998 The claimant was represented by Thomas Wilson, Esq., Suisman, Shapiro, Wool, Brennan, Gray Greenberg, P.C. The respondent employer and the Second Injury Fund were represented by Yinxia Long, Esq., Assistant Attorney […]

SUSANNE HICKING CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and GAB ROBINS NORTH AMERICA INC. ADMINISTRATOR CASE NO. 4825 CRB-2-04-6 CLAIM NO. 200141053CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JULY 14, 2005 The claimant was represented by Ralph A. Russo, Esq., Law Offices of Ralph A. Russo, 49 Welles Street, Suite […]

MARIA CATALE, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. PHYSICIANS HEALTH SERVICES, EMPLOYER and AIG CLAIMS SERVICES, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4495 CRB-4-02-2 CLAIM NO. 400040221Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARCH 5, 2003 The claimant appeared pro se at oral argument, accompanied by her husband, Vito Catale, who spoke on her behalf. The respondents were represented by Lucas Strunk, […]

CHRISTINE RAMPULLA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. FOX HILL NURSING REHABILITATION CENTER, EMPLOYER and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4696 CRB-1-03-7 CLAIM NO. 100140181Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JUNE 23, 2004 The claimant was represented by Lawrence S. Brick, Esq., 433 South Main Street, Suite 102, West Hartford, CT 06110. The respondents were represented […]

FREDERICK SEEGER CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. BOROUGH OF NAUGATUCK EMPLOYER and CIRMA C/O ROLLINS, HUDIG, HALL, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 2220 CRB-5-94-11Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 9, 1996 The claimant was represented by Peter Rotatori III, Esq. The respondents were represented by Eric Brown, Esq. The Second Injury Fund was not represented at […]

DENISE PASSARELLI, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CITY OF NORWALK, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 03984 CRB-07-99-02 CLAIM NO. 700115301Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 22, 2000 The claimant was represented by Bernard Pitterman, Esq., Guendelsberger Taylor, 28 Park Lane, New Milford, CT 06776. The respondent City of Norwalk was represented by Colleen Zingaro, Esq., Office of Corporation Counsel, 125 […]

ROBERT MIKULA CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. FIRST NATIONAL SUPERMARKETS EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED and TRAVELERS INSURANCE CO. INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SHAW’S SUPERMARKETS EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED and SEDGWICK JAMES OF CONNECTICUT SELF-INSURED ADMINISTRATOR RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 03754 CRB-03-97-12 CLAIM NO. 300035607Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 11, 1999 The claimant was represented by Steven Cousins, Esq. The respondent First National […]

MARK BOURASSA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, EMPLOYER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and ALEXSIS, INC., SELF-INSURED ADMINISTRATOR CASE NO. 2060 CRB-2-94-5Workers’ Compensation Commission SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 The claimant was not represented at oral argument. At trial, he was represented by Scott N. Roberts, Esq. The state was not represented at oral argument. At trial, it was […]

MARGARET E. SMITH CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. UTC/PRATT WHITNEY, EMPLOYER and CIGNA PROPERTY CASUALTY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 3134 CRB-3-95-6Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 4, 1996 The claimant was represented by Joseph Gillis, Gillis Gillis P.C. The respondents were represented by Lucas Strunk, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. This Motion to Submit Additional Evidence which was filed by the […]

JULIE NELSON, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. DEB’S, INC., EMPLOYER, NO RECORD OF INSURANCE, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE, and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 2228 CRB-3-94-12Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 20, 1996 The claimant was represented by Michael A. Stratton, Esq. The respondents were represented by Dennis Gillooly, Esq. The Second Injury Fund was not represented at oral argument. Notice sent […]

LYDIA CRUZ, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. SHERATON HARTFORD HOTEL, EMPLOYER and AETNA CASUALTY SURETY CO., INSURER, RESPONDENT(S)-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1560 CRB-1-92-11Workers’ Compensation Commission APRIL 25, 1995 The claimant was represented by Atty. Robert Fitzgerald, Esq., Fitzgerald Prucker. The respondent, Second Injury Fund, was represented by Loida John-Nicholson, Esq., Assistant Attorney General. No […]

STEPHEN PACHECO, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, EMPLOYER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 3870 CRB-1-98-8 CLAIM NO. 100030576Workers’ Compensation Commission AUGUST 16, 1999 The claimant was represented by Neil Johnson, Esq. The respondent was represented by Philip M. Schulz, Esq., Assistant Attorney General. This Petition for Review from the July 24, […]

JAMES MERCADO, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. PERSONAL MOVING SERVICES OF AMERICA, EMPLOYER and EMPLOYEE STAFFING OF AMERICA, INC., RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 2023 CRB-4-94-5Workers’ Compensation Commission SEPTEMBER 26, 1995 The claimant was represented by Robert Weber, Esq., and Thomas Marshall, Esq., Weber Marshall. The respondent Employee Staffing of America, Inc. was represented by Kevin W. Ahern, Esq., and […]

ROBERT HORN CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION EMPLOYER RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 4764 CRB-3-03-12 CLAIM NO. 300024863CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JANUARY 24, 2005 The claimant was represented by Robert Carter, Esq., Carter Civitello, Woodbridge Office Park, One Bradley Road, Suite 301, Woodbridge, CT 06525. The respondent was represented by […]

DANIEL PANTANELLA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. ENFIELD FORD, EMPLOYER and TRANSAMERICA INSURANCE CO., INSURER and ST. PAUL INSURANCE CO., RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and AMERICAN MUTUAL INSURANCE/CONNECTICUT INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, INSURER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 3377 CRB-1-96-7 CLAIM NO. 100006391Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 11, 1997 The claimant was represented Patrick Tomasiewicz, Esq., Fazzano, Tomasiewicz Dewey. The respondent employer and Transamerica Insurance […]

HENRY RHODES CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. BOURDON FORGE COMPANY, INC., EMPLOYER and TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURER and AON RISK SERVICES OF CONN. INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NOS. 3720 CRB-2-97-11, 3650 CRB-2-97-7 CLAIM NO. 800104988Workers’ Compensation Commission OCTOBER 13, 1998 The claimant was represented by Jeremy Booty, Esq., Murphy Beane. The claimant was also represented at the trial level […]

JOYCE BUSER, DEPENDENT WIDOW OF DAVID BUSER, DECEASED, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. G.R. CUMMINGS CO. EMPLOYER AND CNA INSURANCE COMPANIES, INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES AND. ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION, ET AL, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED AND ST. PAUL TRAVELERS, ACE USA, INSURERS RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4963 CRB-5-05-6 CLAIM NO. 200136241CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JUNE 27, 2006 These Petitions […]

ROBERT CARVER, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. BOROUGH OF NAUGATUCK POLICE DEPARTMENT, EMPLOYER AND. CIRMA, INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4902 CRB-5-04-12 CLAIM NO. 500131270CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JANUARY 9, 2006 This Petition for Review from the December 27, 2004 Ruling on the Motion to Preclude of the commissioner acting for the Fifth District was […]

RUBEN RODRIGUEZ, NAMED CLAIMANT, APPELLEE v. SEAL RITE MANUFACTURING, EMPLOYER and TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and DR. CHARLES GIANETTI, MEDICAL PROVIDER, APPELLANT CASE NO. 03954 CRB-04-98-12 CLAIM NO. 400020425Compensation Review Board Workers’ Compensation Commission JANUARY 20, 2000 The named claimant did not appear. The appellant medical provider appeared on his own behalf. The respondent […]

RONALD CASCELLA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and GAB ROBINS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. ADMINISTRATOR CASE NO. 5390 CRB-4-08-10CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTIICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 28, 2009 This Petition for Review from the October 15, 2008 Finding and Award of the Commissioner acting for the Fourth District was […]

KIMBERLY PAIGE f/k/a SMITH CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. THE HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLEE and MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT GAMING EMPLOYER and THE TRAVELERS INSURANCE CO. INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and LAW OFFICES OF WARREN MILLER EMPLOYER and NATIONAL GRANGE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and KEMPER INSURANCE GROUP EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 4594 CRB-2-02-12 CLAIM NO. 200111516, 100138470, […]

CARMEN FELIX, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT, CROSS-APPELLEE v. MERRIAM MANUFACTURING CO., EMPLOYER, and ITT HARTFORD, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES, CROSS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 2288 CRB-3-95-2Workers’ Compensation Commission SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 The claimant was represented by James Giulietti, Esq., Giulietti Morytko, L.L.C. The respondents were represented by Margaret Corrigan, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. These Petitions for Review from the January 30, 1995 […]

BRIAN PEPIN, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. JOHN T. CARVALHO, NO RECORD OF INSURANCE and DAYVILLE FIRE DISTRICT and CIGNA INSURANCE CO., INSURER and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 3012 CRB-1-95-3Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 26, 1996 The claimant was represented by Dennis A. Ferdon, Esq., Anderson Ferdon. John T. Carvalho was represented by Peter Keegan, Esq., Jewell […]

HELEN CRAMER, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. HERBERT CRAMER, ESQ. EMPLOYER and AETNA LIFE CASUALTY INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 03710 CRB-04-97-10 CLAIM NO. 400021250Workers’ Compensation Commission NOVEMBER 9, 1998 APPEARANCES: The claimant was represented by Harold J. Rosnick, Esq., Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico DeLucia, P. C., 1087 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604-4038. The respondents were represented by Sharon Ramsey […]

ROBERT COLLINGWOOD CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. TOWN OF BRANFORD EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 4787 CRB-3-04-2 CLAIM NO. 300044514CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JULY 6, 2005 The claimant was represented by John M. Walsh, Jr., Esq., Licari Walsh, LLC, 105 Court Street, New Haven, CT 06510. The respondent was represented by Peter Berdon, Esq., […]

MICHAEL IANNARONE CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 04310 CRB-07-99-11 CLAIM NO. 700100515Compensation Review Board Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 6, 2000 ORDER JOHN A. MASTROPIETRO, CHAIRMAN. The claimant has filed a petition for review from the trial commissioner’s Section 31-308a Order of October 24, 2000. That order […]

EDWARD PALKO, JR., CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 04018 CRB-02-99-03 CLAIM NO. 200018748Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 22, 2000 The pro se claimant did not appear at oral argument. The respondent was represented by Philip Schulz, Esq., Assistant Attorney General, 55 Elm Street, P.O. Box 120, Hartford, CT 06141-0120. […]

PATRICIA GRAVES, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. TOWN OF MANCHESTER, EMPLOYER and AON RISK SERVICES INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES. CASE NO. 03741 CRB-08-97-12 CLAIM NO. 800017044Workers’ Compensation Commission FEBRUARY 18, 1999 The claimant was represented by Bernard Poliner, Esq., Poliner, Poliner Antin, P.C. The respondents were represented by Brian Prindle, Esq. This Petition for Review from the December 2, 1997 […]

MARK PALMATEER, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STOP SHOP COMPANIES, INC., EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 2218 CRB-2-94-11Workers’ Compensation Commission SEPTEMBER 6, 1995 The claimant was represented by David J. O’Dea, Esq., Beebe and O’Neil. The claimant waived oral argument and the matter was considered on papers submitted. The respondent was represented by Robert S. Bystrowski, Esq., Morrison, […]

RODERICK CROCHIERE, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. ENFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 1069 CRB-1-90-7Workers’ Compensation Commission AUGUST 27, 1992 The claimant was represented by Leon Rosenblatt, Esq. The respondent was represented by William C. Brown, Esq. and Jonathan L. Reik, Esq., both of McGann, Bartlett Brown. This Petition for Review from the June 28, 1990 […]

GERALD SANTUCCI, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. REMODELING CONSULTANTS, INC., EMPLOYER and THE NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE FUND, INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 1438 CRB-7-92-6Workers’ Compensation Commission FEBRUARY 28, 1994 The claimant was represented by Brendan T. Canty, Esq., and Anastasios T. Savvaides, Esq., Reid, Cafero Corsello. The respondents were represented by Carolyn Signorelli, Esq., Maher Williams. This Petition […]