Category: Connecticut Workers Compensation Commission Opinions

GUSTAVO HERNANDEZ, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. PIZZARIA 101 AND FAMILY EMPLOYER and NATIONAL GRANGE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 5254 CRB-2-07-7CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 8, 2008 This Petition for Review from the July 24, 2007 Finding and Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for the Second District was heard on July […]

RALPH NOBLE, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 04157 CRB-05-99-12 CLAIM NO. 500004459Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 28, 2000 The claimant was represented by Neil Johnson, Esq., 96 Webster Street, Hartford, CT 06114. The respondent was represented by David A. Kelly, Esq., Montstream May, 655 Winding Brook Drive, P.O. Box 1087, Glastonbury, CT […]

JAMES BRYANT, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. PITNEY BOWES, INCORPORATED, EMPLOYER and ACE USA, ET AL, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 5532 CRB-7-10-3CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARCH 22, 2010 ORDER JOHN A. MASTROPIETRO, Chairman. Respondent has filed an appeal from the trial commissioner’s March 3, 2010 ruling granting Claimant’s March 2, 2010 Motion for Immediate […]

KENNETH JACOBSON, Deceased, HELEN JACOBSON, Dep. Widow, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP./ELECTRIC BOAT DIVISION, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE and ACE USA, INSURER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and NATIONAL EMPLOYERS, INSURER, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 4642 CRB-2-03-3 CLAIM NO. 200104949Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARCH 12, 2004 The claimant was represented by Stephen Embry, Esq., David Neusner, Esq., and Nathan […]

ELIZABETH AGUAYO, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. FRANKLIN MUSHROOM FARMS, INC. EMPLOYER and WAUSAU INSURANCE CO., INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT. CASE NO. 03697 CRB-02-97-01 CLAIM NO. 200111674Workers’ Compensation Commission JANUARY 28, 1999 The claimant was represented by Stephen F. McEleney, Esq., McEleney McGrail. The respondents were represented by Timothy Welch, Esq., McGann, Bartlett Brown. The […]

IN RE: VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL PROVIDER, APPELLANT MEL SWIFT, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. R R CORRUGATED CONTAINER, INC., EMPLOYER and CRUM FORSTER, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 3063 CRB-8-95-5Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 14, 1997 The appellant medical provider was represented by David Brown, Esq., Brown Welsh, P.C. The claimant was not represented at oral argument. The […]

FUNDADOR MANGUAL CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. ANDREW LEBLANC D/B/A EXPRESS TILES EMPLOYER NO RECORD OF INSURANCE RESPONDENT-APPELLANT AND. SECOND INJURY FUND RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 4957 CRB-1-05-6 CLAIM NO. 100140771CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION APRIL 26, 2006 This Petition for Review filed from the June 6, 2005 Finding and Award of the Commissioner acting for […]

BRIE MORGAN, CLAIMANT APPELLEE v. HOT TOMATO’S, INC. DIP, EMPLOYER and ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4377 CRB-3-01-3 CLAIM NO. 300049756Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JANUARY 30, 2002 The claimant was represented by Lisa Kolb, Esq., Gillis Gillis, Two Whitney Avenue, #502, New Haven, CT 06510. The respondents were represented by […]

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, SECOND INJURY FUND, APPELLANT v. JEAN CHAMPAGNE, d/b/a J R CHAMPAGNE CONSTRUCTION, EMPLOYER/APPELLEE, NO RECORD OF INSURANCE CASE NO. 3269 CRB-8-96-1Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 24, 1997 The Second Injury Fund was represented by Anthony Jannotta, Esq., Assistant Attorney General. The respondent employer Jean Champagne was not represented at oral argument, and represented […]

DEBRA HUMMEL, DEPENDENT WIDOW OF HENRY HUMMEL, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD EMPLOYER AND CRAWFORD COMPANY INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS. CASE NO. 5303 CRB-5-07-11 CLAIM NO. 500115207CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MAY 14, 2008 The claimant was represented by Albert E. Desrosiers, Esq., and Lawrence F. Morizio, Esq., Cousins, Desrosiers, Morizio, P.C., 2563 Main […]

FAUSTO MARTINEZ, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CONNECTICUT RENTAL CENTER, EMPLOYER and WAUSAU INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and MIDDLESEX MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 1437 CRB-8-92-6Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 2, 1992 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL Respondents-Appellants, Connecticut Rental Center and Middlesex Mutual Assurance Company’s Withdrawal of Appeal […]

CARMEN JURADO, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. NEW MILFORD NURSING HOME, EMPLOYER and ROYAL AND SUNALLIANCE, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS. CASE NO. 5089 CRB-7-06-5. CLAIM NO. 700129307CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MAY 10, 2007 Page 1 This Petition for Review from the May 4, 2006 Finding and Award by the Commissioner acting for the Seventh District was […]

NINA M. LENTINI, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, EMPLOYER AND CHUBB INSURANCE INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4933 CRB-2-05-4 CLAIM NO. 200146826CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MAY 15, 2006 This Petition for Review from the April 5, 2005[1] Finding and Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for the Second District was heard October 14, 2005 […]

NINA LENTINI, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, EMPLOYER AND CHUBB INSURANCE INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4933 CRB-2-05-4 CLAIM NO. 200146826CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JUNE 6, 2006 This Petition for Review from the April 5, 2005[1] Finding and Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for the Second District was heard October 14, 2005 before […]

SUSAN HUNTER, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. UTC/PRATT WHITNEY, EMPLOYER, CIGNA INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES, and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1988 CRB-1-94-3Workers’ Compensation Commission OCTOBER 17, 1995 The claimant was represented by Nathan Julian Shafner, Esq., O’Brien, Shafner, Stuart, Kelly Morris. The respondents were represented by James L. Pomeranz, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. Kenneth Kennedy, Jr., […]

MICHAEL DEVANNEY, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. WOODCOCK REFRIGERATION CO., EMPLOYER, and SENTRY INSURANCE, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS, and SOLO MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE, EMPLOYER, and WAUSAU INSURANCE, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4403 CRB-8-01-6 CLAIM NO. 800000766Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JULY 29, 2002 The claimant was represented by Morris Borea, Esq., Rome, MeGuigan Sabanosh, One State Street, Hartford, CT 06103-3101. […]

CADONNA CIFARELLI, Dependent Widow of ANGELO CIFARELLI (Deceased), CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. PITNEY BOWES, INC., EMPLOYER and CIGNA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 03994 CRB-08-99-03 CLAIM NO. 800113131Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 8, 2000 The claimant was represented by Frank Grazioso, Esq., Grazioso Hosen, 746 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, 06521. Notice also sent to co-counsel Richard Freeman, Esq., […]

THOMAS REGAN, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CITY OF TORRINGTON, EMPLOYER, and CIRMA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4456 CRB-5-01-11 CLAIM NO. 700119610Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2002 RULING ON MOTION TO REARGUE JOHN A. MASTROPIETRO, CHAIRMAN. The claimant in this matter has filed a Motion to Reargue dated November 11, 2002, in response to the […]

RENAY CASAGRANDE, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP., EMPLOYER RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 2247 CRB-5-94-12Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 20, 1996 The claimant was represented by David C. Leard, Esq. The respondent was represented by James T. Baldwin, Esq. This Petition for Review from the December 15, 1994 Finding and Award of the Commissioner acting for the Fifth […]

ANGEL COLON, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. SAVIN BROTHERS, INC., EMPLOYER and HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 1574 CRB-1-92-11Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 13, 1994 The claimant was represented by Brian W. Prucker, Esq., Fitzgerald Prucker. The respondents were represented by Stephen Ekern, Esq. and James L. Pomeranz, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. This Petition for Review from […]

CHRISTINE L. SAPKO, Dependent Spouse of ANTHONY SAPKO, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE and GAB ROBINS OF NORTH AMERICA, ADMINISTRATOR CASE NO. 5335 CRB-8-08-4 CLAIM NO. 500121377CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARCH 23, 2009 This Petition for Review from the April 3, 2008 Finding and Dismissal […]

RAFFAELE GUERRERA, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. GRODEL MANUFACTURING, EMPLOYER and SENTRY INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 1832 CRB-1-93-9Workers’ Compensation Commission APRIL 21, 1995 The claimant was represented by Philip A. Giordano, Esq. The respondents were represented by Richard S. Bartlett, Esq., McGann, Bartlett Brown. This Petition for Review from the August 26, 1993 Finding and Dismissal […]

JOHN DOYLE, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CITY OF NEW HAVEN, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT. CASE NO. 3038 CRB-3-95-4Workers’ Compensation Commission JANUARY 3, 1997 The claimant was represented by Thomas Farver, Esq. The claimant waived oral argument and relied on papers. The respondent was represented by Steven Samalot, Esq., Assistant Corporate Counsel, City of New Haven. This Petition for […]

EDUARDO BASURTO, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/BONESKI TREATMENT CENTER, EMPLOYER and ALEXSIS, INC., SELF-INSURED ADMINISTRATOR, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 3115 CRB-2-95-7Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 24, 1996 The claimant was not represented at oral argument. Notice sent to C. George Kanabis, Esq., Kanabis Houle. The respondent was represented by Lisa Weiss, Esq., Assistant Attorney General. This Petition […]

JAMES WILLIAMS, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. MERESTONE CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYER and HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 4436 CRB-4-01-9 CLAIM NO. 400018987Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JULY 3, 2002 The claimant did not appear at oral argument, and appeared pro se at the trial level. The respondents were represented by Jason […]

ROBERT RUSSELL, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM, EMPLOYER and ITT HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 3274 CRB-2-96-2 CLAIM NO. 200016636Workers’ Compensation Commission OCTOBER 24, 1997 The claimant was represented by Amy M. Stone, Esq., O’Brien, Shafner, Stuart, Kelly Morris, P.C. The respondents were represented by Medina K. Jett, Esq. This Petition for Review […]

RICHARD MURRAY, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. BLACK TIE LIMOUSINE, EMPLOYER, NO RECORD OF INSURANCE, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 03899 CRB-03-98-09 CLAIM NO. 300020310Workers’ Compensation Commission NOVEMBER 4, 1999 The claimant was represented by Joseph B. Barnes, Esq. The respondent employer was represented by […]

ROBERT SIMMONS, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. PHILIP BONHOTEL D/B/A BONHOTEL’S LAWN MAINTENANCE, EMPLOYER, UNINSURED and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1778 CRB-5-93-7Workers’ Compensation Commission APRIL 13, 1995 The claimant was represented by David C. Leard, Esq., Manasse, Slaiby Leard. The respondent employer was represented by Richard L. Aiken, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. The employer filed a […]

PATRICK C. FORD, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CARPENTER CHAPMAN, EMPLOYER and COMPASS ADJUSTERS, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 04128 CRB-03-99-09 CLAIM NO. 300038017Workers’ Compensation Commission NOVEMBER 30, 2000 The claimant was represented by Charles Douthat, Esq., Jacobs Jacobs, 700 State Street, Third Floor, New Haven, CT 06511. The respondents were represented by Ralph A. Russo, Esq., 49 Welles […]

GARY MANN, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. MORRISON-KNUDSEN/WHITE OAK, EMPLOYER and AETNA CASUALTY SURETY CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1918 CRB-1-93-12Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 12, 1995 The claimant was represented by Lorinda S. Coon, Esq., Cooney, Scully Dowling. The respondents were represented by Jason M. Dodge, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. The Second Injury […]

CARL BRINSON, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. FINLAY BROTHERS PRINTING CO., EMPLOYER and ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4307 CRB-1-00-10 CLAIM NO. 100113827Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 1, 2001 The claimant was represented by Leonard Bren, Esq., Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta Bren, 2049 Silas Deane Highway, P.O. Box 129, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-0129. The […]

EMIL LAWRENCE, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. DICHELLO DISTRIBUTORS, EMPLOYER and EBI INDEMNITY CO., INSURER and COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 2038 CRB-4-94-5Workers’ Compensation Commission NOVEMBER 7, 1995 The claimant did not appear at oral argument, nor at the formal hearings below. Dichello Distributors was not represented at oral argument. EBI […]

JOAQUIN TAVARES, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. MONICA AND WALTER NOEL, EMPLOYER, UNINSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT CASE NO. 2010 CRB-7-94-3Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 8, 1996 The claimant was represented by Joseph N. Tauber, Esq. The employer was represented by Peter L. Truebner, Esq. The Second Injury Fund was represented by Ernie Walker, Esq., who did […]

ARTHUR C. CAFASSO, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE vs. STARLIFT EQUIPMENT COMPANY, EMPLOYER and UNITED STATES FIDELITY GUARANTY COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENTS CASE NO. 1628 CRB-3-93-2Workers’ Compensation Commission OCTOBER 20, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL Respondents-Appellant’s, Starlift Equipment Company and United States Fidelity Guaranty Company’s Withdrawal […]

SHIRLEY MURANO, DEPENDENT, WIDOW OF SALVATORE MURANO (DECEASED), CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION/ELECTRIC BOAT DIVISION, EMPLOYER and NATIONAL EMPLOYERS, SELF-INSURED ADMINISTRATOR and INA/AETNA INSURANCE CO., INSURER and TRAVELERS INSURANCE, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 2195 CRB-8-94-10Workers’ Compensation Commission AUGUST 7, 1995 ORDER OF DISMISSAL Respondent Second Injury Fund filed a timely […]

EDWARD BYRNE, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. RED STAR EXPRESS LINES, EMPLOYER and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 1401 CRB-1-92-4Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 4, 1992 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL Respondent-Appellant, Second Injury Fund’s Withdrawal of Appeal filed December 3, 1992 in the above-captioned matter is hereby accepted: the […]

ANNA FISH CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CALDOR, INC. EMPLOYER and NEW ENGLAND CLAIMS OFFICE INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND RESPONDENT-APPELLEE COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 03840 CRB-07-98-06 CLAIM NO. 700102204Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 11, 1999 The claimant was represented by Douglas Lewis, Esq., Evans Lewis. The respondents were represented by Margaret Corrigan, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. […]

ROBERT HORN, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 03727 CRB-03-97-11 CLAIM NO. 300024863Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 16, 1998 APPEARANCES: 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 Donna Hixon-Smith, Esq., Assistant […]

PAULINA WOLFE, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. JAB ENTERPRISES, INC., EMPLOYER and ITT HARTFORD, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 1875 CRB-3-93-10Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 5, 1995 The claimant was represented by Walter Bansley, Esq. The respondents were represented by Jason M. Dodge, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. This Petition for Review from the October 12, 1993 Finding and Award of […]

MARK PARISI CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. YALE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 4606 CRB-3-02-12 CLAIM NO. 300056961Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARCH 4, 2004 The claimant was represented by Frank Kolb, Esq., Kolb Associates, P.C., 49 High Street, East Haven, CT 06512. The respondent was represented by Kristen Sotnik Falls, Esq., Leitizia, Ambrose Falls, P.C., […]

HEYWARD SELLERS CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. WORK FORCE ONE EMPLOYER and HANOVER INSURANCE CO. INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4807 CRB-5-04-5 CLAIM NO. 500113421CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARCH 3, 2005 The claimant appeared pro se at oral argument. The respondents, Work Force One and Hanover Insurance Co. were represented by Charlene M. Russo, Esq., […]

ARMANDO PASTORELLI, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. POMERANTZ STAFFING SERVICES, EMPLOYER and GAB Robins North America, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4641 CRB-1-03-3 CLAIM NO. 100142779Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION APRIL 16, 2003 ORDER JOHN A. MASTROPIETRO, CHAIRMAN. Respondent-Employer and GAB Robins North America filed a Petition for Review from the trial commissioner acting for the First District’s […]

JAMES DAY, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. CITY OF MIDDLETOWN, EMPLOYER and ALEXSIS, INC., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 3264 CRB-8-96-2Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 20, 1997 The claimant appeared pro se at oral argument. The interests of claimant’s former counsel were represented by James Quinn, Esq., Furniss Quinn, Notice also sent to Kenneth Bartlett. The respondents were not represented […]

LEONARD H. McBREAIRTY, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT, CROSS APPELLEE v. DBD, INC., EMPLOYER and AETNA LIFE CASUALTY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and CNA INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES, CROSS APPELLANTS CASE NO. 1781 CRB-7-93-7Workers’ Compensation Commission APRIL 18, 1995 The claimant was represented by Nancy Aldrich, Esq., Aldrich Aldrich. No one appealed on behalf of claimant at oral argument. The respondents […]

PATRICK SINCLAIR CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STOP SHOP COMPANIES, INC. EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 5036 CRB-3-05-12CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARCH 6, 2007 This Petition for Review from the November 23, 2005 Finding and Award of the Commissioner acting for the Third District was heard June 23, 2006 before a Compensation Review Board […]

LINDA GREEN, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT, v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, EMPLOYER, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE, and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE. CASE NO. 2283 CRB-2-95-1Workers’ Compensation Commission AUGUST 28, 1996 The claimant was represented by Mark W. Oberlatz, Esq., O’Brien, Shafner, Stuart, Kelly Morris, P.C. The respondents were represented by Lisa Guttenberg Weis, Esq., Assistant Attorney General. This Petition for […]

MICHAEL CONETTA, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. CITY OF STAMFORD, EMPLOYER AND ROLLINS HUDIG HALL, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 3231 CRB-7-95-12Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 23, 1997 The claimant was represented by Carolyn Wilkes Kaas, Associate Professor of Law; Noula Rovos, Legal Intern, and Howard Cohen, Legal Intern. The respondents were represented by Booth Kelly, Esq., Murphy Beane. This […]

JUDE A. GARCIA CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. LEGARE PLUMBING HEAT EMPLOYER TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 03856 CRB-02-98-07 CLAIM NO. 200004313Workers’ Compensation Commission SEPTEMBER 23, 1999 APPEARANCES: The claimant was represented by Brian W. Prucker, Esq., Fitzgerald Prucker, 212 Talcottville Road, Rte. 83, Vernon, CT 06066. The respondents were represented by Nancy E. Berdon, Esq., […]

KENNETH NUNES CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 4360 CRB-2-01-2 CLAIM NO. 200129153Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JANUARY 16, 2002 The claimant was represented by Matthew Shafner, Esq., O’Brien, Shafner, Stuart, Kelly Morris, P.C., 475 Bridge Street, P.O. Drawer 929, Groton, CT 06340. The respondent was represented […]

JOSE RIVERA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. GENERAL DATACOMM, INC., EMPLOYER and CHUBB AND SON, INC., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 03853 CRB-05-98-07 CLAIM NO. 500008054Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 13, 1999 The claimant was not represented at oral argument. Notice sent to Mitchell Berger, Esq. The respondents were represented by David […]

JOSEPH TARZIA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CITY OF STAMFORD, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and ROLLINS HUDIG HALL, SELF-INSURED ADMINISTRATOR CASE NO. 03409 CRB-07-96-08 CLAIM NO. 0700101650Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 18, 1998 The claimant was represented by Daniel Benjamin, Esq. The respondent was represented by Booth M. Kelly, Jr., Esq. This Petition for Review from the August 19, 1996 […]

MICHAEL VALENTINE CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 03862 CRB-01-98-07 CLAIM NO. 100104850Workers’ Compensation Commission SEPTEMBER 3, 1999 APPEARANCES: The claimant was represented by Brian T. Mahon, Esq. (and James B. Streeto, Esq. who is no longer with the firm), Weigand, Mahon Adelman, 636 Broad Street, Meriden, CT […]

ANTHONY DiBLASE, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. LOGISTEC OF CONNECTICUT, INC. EMPLOYER and LAMORTE BURNS CO. INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 5305 CRB-3-07-11 CLAIM NO. 300060645CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2008 ORDER JOHN A. MASTROPIETRO, CHAIRMAN. Respondents-Appellants, Logistec of Connecticut, Inc., and Lamorte Burns Company have filed a Petition for Review from the trial […]

MARCO TULIO LOPEZ PALMA, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. MANUEL A. PINHO LANDSCAPING, INC., EMPLOYER and NATIONWIDE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 04047 CRB-07-99-05 CLAIM NO. 700112058Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 18, 2000 The claimant was represented by Joseph Tauber, Esq., 99 Prospect Street, Stamford, CT 06901. The respondents were represented by Frederick Monahan, Esq., Law […]

MARTIN W. RIGOULOT, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CROSS-APPELLEE AND. CONNECTICUT HEALTHCARE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION TRUST, ADMINISTRATOR AND SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CROSS-APPELLEE. CASE NO. 4874 CRB-8-04-10 Claim No. 8000010481CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2006 These Petitions for Review from the September 28, 2004 Finding and Award of […]

ANDREW JOHNSON, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STANDARD STRUCTURAL STEEL COMPANY, EMPLOYER, and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS APPELLANTS CASE NO. 1504 CRB-6-92-9Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 29, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL Respondents-Appellants, Standard Structural Steel Company and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company’s Withdrawal of Appeal filed July 28, […]

MARIAN MUCHA, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. CAVAL TOOL MACHINE CO., EMPLOYER and CIGNA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 1465 CRB-6-92-7Workers’ Compensation Commission FEBRUARY 28, 1994 The claimant appeared pro se. The respondents were represented by Diane D. Duhamel, Esq., Trowbridge, Ide, Mansfield Schoolcraft. This Petition for Review from the July 15, 1992 Finding and Award of the Commissioner […]

JOSEPH CAPRA CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS EMPLOYER RESPONDENT-APPELLEE COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 03791 CRB-04-98-04 CLAIM NO. 400012135Workers’ Compensation Commission APRIL 27, 1999 The claimant was represented by Richard Gross, Esq., Cantor, Floman, Gross, Kelly, Amendola Sacramone, P.C. The respondent was represented by Matthew I. Levine, Esq., Assistant Attorney General. This […]

ANTHONY FRATINO, JR., CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. HARRY GRODSKY CO., INC., EMPLOYER AND CRUM FORSTER INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES AND ST. PAUL TRAVELERS INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 5087 CRB-7-06-5 CLAIM NO. 700131464CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MAY 8, 2007 This Petition for Review filed from the May 2, 2006 Finding and Award of the Commissioner acting […]

KENNETH ARSENAULT, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. GENERAL DYNAMICS, ELECTRIC BOAT DIVISION, EMPLOYER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 1579 CRB-2-92-12Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 7, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission 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. […]

JAMES PATTERSON, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. CAROLINA FREIGHT, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1711 CRB-3-93-4Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 9, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission DISMISSAL OF APPEAL Claimant has petitioned for review from the trial commissioner’s oral ruling at an informal hearing held April 7, 1993. The pro se claimant filed […]