Category: Connecticut Workers Compensation Commission Opinions

NORMA CARABALLO, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. SPECIALTY FOODS GROUP, INC./ MOSEY’S INC. EMPLOYER, and ZURICH NORTH AMERICA INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 5082 CRB-1-06-4 CLAIM NO. 100152059CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JULY 3, 2007 Page 1 This Petition for Review[1] from the April 11, 2006 Finding and Dismissal by the Commissioner acting for the First […]

GENE PISCITELLI CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. TEXTRON LYCOMING DIVISION EMPLOYER and TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4793 CRB-4-04-3 CLAIM NO. 400018642CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JULY 7, 2005 The claimant was represented by Howard Eckenrode, Esq., Meuser, Eckenrode Hayes, 86 Cherry Street, P.O. Box 507, Milford, CT 06460. The respondents were represented […]

JEFFREY ROBARE CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. ROBERT BAKER COMPANIES EMPLOYER and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4328 CRB-1-00-12 CLAIM NO. 100122440Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JANUARY 2, 2002 The claimant was represented by John Quinn, Esq., Furniss Quinn, P.C., 248 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106. The respondents were represented by Diane Duhamel, Esq., Duhamel […]

MARGARET ROGERS, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. LAIDLAW TRANSIT, INC., EMPLOYER and CRAWFORD COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 2154 CRB-3-94-9Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 4, 1995 The claimant was represented by Thomas F. Keyes, Jr., Esq. The respondents were represented by Jonathan F. Reik, Esq., McGann, Bartlett Brown. This Motion to Submit Additional Evidence which was filed by the […]

CYNTHIA B. WALKER, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CITY OF HARTFORD, EMPLOYER, and, CONSTITUTION STATE SERVICE CO., c/o TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4605 CRB-1-03-1 CLAIM NO. 100127603Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 30, 2003 The claimant was represented by Domenic Perito, Esq. Law Offices of Nicholas T. Kocian, P.C., 182 Collins Street, Hartford, CT […]

CARMEN McCOY, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE and ANTHEM BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD v. COOK WILLOW CONVALESCENT HOME, EMPLOYER and CONNECTICUT INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION GUARANTY FUND MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 5456 CRB-5-09-4CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MAY 18, 2010 This Petition for Review from the April 22, 2009 Finding and Award of the Commissioner […]

JOSEPH DZAMKO, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CITY OF DANBURY, EMPLOYER and CIRMA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4588 CRB-7-02-11Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 26, 2003 The Claimant was represented by John Jowdy, Esq., Jowdy Jowdy, 67 West Street, Danbury, CT 06810. The Respondents were represented by Timothy Ward, Esq., McGann, Bartlett Brown, 281 Hartford Turnpike, Suite […]

GRACE WILLIAMSON, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. GENESIS ELDER CARE CORP., EMPLOYER, and, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4547 CRB-5-02-7 CLAIM NO. 500124648Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JULY 29, 2003 The claimant was represented by Bruce E. Newman, Esq., Newman, Creed Associates, 99 North Street, Route 6, P.O. Box 575, Bristol, CT 06010. The […]

ROSARIO TERMINE, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. RUSSELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, ET AL, EMPLOYER, INA/CIGNA, INSURER, RESPONDENT CROSS-APPELLANTS, and AETNA LIFE AND CASUALTY CO., INSURER, and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, and LUMBERMEN’S MUTUAL INS. CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS CASE NO. 1546 CRB-8-92-11Workers’ Compensation Commission AUGUST 31, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF […]

SAMUEL KEARSE, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. LABOR FORCE OF AMERICA, EMPLOYER and UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and TAIT MOVING COMPANY, EMPLOYER, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 03968 CRB-03-99-01 CLAIM NO. 300030646Compensation Review Board Workers’ Compensation Commission FEBRUARY 1, 2000 The claimant was represented by Amy E. Johnson, Esq., Law Office of W. Martyn […]

KEVIN CALDERWOOD, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. CITY OF MILFORD, EMPLOYER, SELF INSURED and ROLLINS, HUDIG, HALL CO., SELF-INSURED ADMINISTRATOR, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 2253 CRB-3-95-1Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 1, 1995 DISMISSAL ORDER JESSE M. FRANKL, CHAIRMAN. The trial commissioner vacated his January 3, 1995 denial of the claimant’s Motion for Sanctions in an order dated February 10, 1995. […]

SAMUEL FANTASIA CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. MILFORD FASTENING SYSTEMS EMPLOYER and WAUSAU INSURANCE CO. INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4332 CRB-4-00-12 CLAIM NO. 400020932Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JANUARY 15, 2002 The claimant was represented by Victor M. Ferrante, Esq., 2970 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606. The respondents were represented by Robert Enright, Esq., McGann, Bartlett Brown, […]

LOUELLA DAVIS, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. THE FORMAN SCHOOL, EMPLOYER and ROYAL INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 3026 CRB-5-95-3 CLAIM NO. 050007402Workers’ Compensation Commission JANUARY 30, 1998 The claimant was represented by George B. Simoncelli, Jr., Esq. The respondent employer and Royal Insurance Co. were represented by Lawrence Pellett, Esq., Feeley, Nichols, Chase, McDermott Pellett, P.C. […]

MARK CROXFORD CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. COLUMBIA MANUFACTURING EMPLOYER and GREATER NEW YORK INSURANCE CO. INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 03758 CRB-02-98-01 CLAIM NO. 200109245Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 1, 1999 The claimant was represented by Donald C. Cousins, Esq., Cousins Johnson, P.C., 2563 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06497. The respondents were represented by Christopher J. […]

DOROTHY FERRARA, SURVIVING SPOUSE OF FRANK FERRARA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CITY OF NEW HAVEN, EMPLOYER AND. CIRMA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS AND. SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 5107 CRB-3-06-6CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JULY 30, 2008 This Petition for Review from the June 20, 2006 Finding and Award of the Commissioner acting for the […]

EDWARD PALM, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. YALE UNIVERSITY, EMPLOYER, (SELF-INSURED), RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 03923 CRB-03-98-10 CLAIM NO. 300034347Compensation Review Board Workers’ Compensation Commission JANUARY 7, 2000 The claimant was represented by David L. Denvir, Esq., Law Offices of Geraldine Battistoli. The respondent was represented by Neil J. Ambrose, Esq., Letizia, Ambrose Cohen. This Petition for Review from […]

ROBINSON NAVEO, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE, v. R.H.I. CORP., EMPLOYER, AND AIG CLAIM SERVICES, INC. CASE NO. 5066 CRB-4-06-3 CLAIM NO. 400062973CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION APRIL 18, 2006 ORDER JOHN A. MASTROPIETRO, CHAIRMAN. Respondents have filed Petitions for Review from two separate orders issued by the trial commissioner as a result of pre-formal hearings. […]

ANTHONY NEVILLE, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. BARAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, EMPLOYER and ZURICH NORTH AMERICA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and CONNECTICUT STEEL CORPORATION, EMPLOYER and ARROWPOINT CAPITAL CORPORATION, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 5383 CRB-8-08-10CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 This Petition for Review from the September 15, 2008 Finding and Award of the Commissioner […]

LORI M. BARRILLARO, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. SOUTHINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYER and CIRMA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 04294 CRB-06-00-09 CLAIM NO. 601019001Workers’ Compensation Commission OCTOBER 6, 2000 ORDER JOHN A. MASTROPIETRO, CHAIRMAN. The respondents have filed a Petiiton for Review from the trial commissioner’s September 6, 2000 Order pursuant to Sec. 31-278. that ordr was issued […]

KERRY AUSTIN, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/DEPT. OF CORRECTION, EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLEE AND. GAB ROBINS NORTH AMERICA, INC., ADMINISTRATOR CASE NO. 5014 CRB-8-5-11 CLAIM NO. 800133956CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 8, 2006 This Petition for Review from the October 28, 2005 Finding After Remand to the Commissioner acting for the First […]

EMILIO CLAROS, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. KEYSTONE PIPELINE SERVICES, EMPLOYER and TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY, INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 5399 CRB-1-08-11CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTIICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 28, 2009 This Petition for Review from the October 31, 2008 Finding and Award/Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for the First District was heard April 24, 2009 before a […]

ARTURO GARCIA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. MIDDLETOWN NISSAN, EMPLOYER and RISK ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT, INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS. CASE NO. 5035 CRB-8-05-12 CLAIM NO. 800129686CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 20, 2006 The claimant was represented by Lawrence Brick, Esq., 433 South Main Street, Suite 102, West Hartford, CT 06110. The respondents were represented by James Moran, […]

LINDA AULENTI, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. TOWN OF DARIEN, EMPLOYER and CIRMA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4571 CRB-7-02-9 CLAIM NO. 700129228Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 5, 2003 The claimant was represented by Louis Ciccarello, Esq., Lovejoy Rimer, P.C., 65 East Avenue, P.O. Box 390, Norwalk, CT 06852-0390. The respondents were represented by Colette S. Gladstone, […]

MARK SOUTHARD, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. SOUTHARD DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYER and CNA INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1891 CRB-4-93-11Workers’ Compensation Commission APRIL 27, 1995 The claimant was represented by Norma Johnson, Esq., Cousins Johnson. The respondents were represented by Stephen Ekern, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. The Second Injury Fund was not represented […]

DANIEL J. MATEJEK CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. TILCON TOMASSO, INC. EMPLOYER and INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 03584 CRB-06-97-04 CLAIM NO. 600004377Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 4, 1998 The claimant was represented by Daniel B. Scott, Esq., Watstein Watstien. The respondents were represented by Diane Duhamel, Esq., Duhamel Schoolcraft, L.L.C.. This Petition for Review […]

KELLY MOFFETT, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. TIGHE WILLIAMS SALON, EMPLOYER, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE, NO RECORD OF INSURANCE and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1489 CRB-4-92-8Workers’ Compensation Commission FEBRUARY 9, 1994 The claimant was represented by Michael L. Tierney, Esq., Cotter, Cotter Sohon. The respondent-employer was represented by Neal L. Moskow, Esq., Kleban Samor, who did not appear or […]

JANE SHANKLIN CLAIMANT-APPELLEE UTC/CTVIP EMPLOYER and CIGNA PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 03537 CRB-05-97-02 CLAIM NO. 500010982Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 22, 1998 The claimant was represented by C. Thomas Furniss, Esq., Furniss Quinn. The respondents were represented by Margaret Corrigan, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. This Petition for Review from the February 7, 1997 Finding […]

HERMINA PETRAROIA, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. CITY NEWS TOBACCO EMPLOYER and PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INS., INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 2211 CRB-5-94-11Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 14, 1996 The claimant was represented by Edward T. Dodd, Jr., Esq., Dodd, Lessack, Ranando Dalton, L.L.C. Respondents were represented by Douglas Drayton, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick, who did […]

ANNA MARTINEZ CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. DANBURY HOSPITAL EMPLOYER and MATHOG MONIELLO INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 03784 CRB-07-98-03 CLAIM NO. 700003005Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 13, 1999 The claimant was represented by Douglas J. Lewis, Esq., Evans Lewis. The respondents were represented by James L. Sullivan, Esq., Maher Williams. This Petition for Review from the […]

WALDEMAR GARCIA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. JOSEPH TULLY d/b/a RELIABLE LANDSCAPING SERVICES, EMPLOYER, NO RECORD OF INSURANCE, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 4209 CRB-7-00-3 CLAIM NO. 700116153Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARCH 1, 2001 The claimant was not represented at oral argument, as counsel elected to proceed on his brief. Notice sent to […]

AUDREY CUNNINGHAM, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CITY OF STAMFORD, EMPLOYER and KEMPER RISK MANAGEMENT SERVS., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 3112 CRB-7-95-7Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 16, 1996 The claimant was represented by Gary J. Wilson, Esq. The respondents were represented by Kevin J. Maher, Esq., Maher Williams. This Petition for Review from the July 6, 1995 Ruling Granting […]

DONNA LEE, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. ABB COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, EMPLOYER and CNA INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 2134 CRB-1-94-8Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 27, 1995 The claimant was represented by Leon Rosenblatt, Esq. The respondents were represented by Jason M. Dodge, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. This Petition for Review from the August 8, 1994 Denial of the […]

ADRIANO CIRIOLI, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. YALE UNIVERSITY, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 3318 CRB-3-96-4Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 18, 1997 The claimant was represented by Scott Wilson Williams, Esq., Maher Williams. The respondent was represented by Patrick Noonan, Esq., Delaney, Zemetis, Donahue, Durham Noonan, P.C. This Petition for Review from the March 26, 1996 Finding and Dismissal […]

CARMELLA RUSSO, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STOP SHOP COMPANIES, INC., EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 04002 CRB-06-99-03 CLAIM NO. 601012924Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 22, 2000 The claimant was represented by Richard F. Tolisano, Esq., 2 Congress Street, Hartford, CT 06114-1024. The respondent was represented by Robert S. Bystrowski, Esq., Morrison, Mahoney Miller, 100 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT […]

RANDY BARIBAULT CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. HARBEN FLOORING CO., INC. EMPLOYER NO RECORD OF INSURANCE RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and SECOND INJURY FUND RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 03579 CRB-07-97-03 CLAIM NO. 700107344Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 4, 1998 The claimant was represented by Michael D’Amico, Esq. The respondents were represented by Jules Lang, Esq., Lepofsky, Lepofsky Lang. The Second Injury Fund was […]

LOUIS DELSESTO, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. STEVE BOUSQUET’S APPLIANCE TV, EMPLOYER and PEERLESS INSURANCE CO., INSURER and KEMPER INSURANCE, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 03826 CRB-02-98-06 CLAIM NO. 200110147Workers’ Compensation Commission AUGUST 16, 1999 The claimant was represented by Michael Bradley, Esq., who did not appear at oral argument. The employer was represented by Alan […]

PAUL PALTRINERI, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. AVCO CORPORATION, TEXTRON-LYCOMING DIVISION, EMPLOYER and AETNA LIFE AND CASUALTY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 1490 CRB-4-92-8Workers’ Compensation Commission JANUARY 21, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL Claimant-Appellant’s Withdrawal of Appeal filed January 14, 1993 in the above-captioned matter is hereby accepted.

IMMACULATE GRANATA CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. WALDBAUM’S EMPLOYER and CRAWFORD COMPANY INSURER and ROYAL INSURANCE CO. INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 03742 CRB-03-97-12 CLAIM NO. 300030417Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 11, 1999 The claimant was represented by Thomas Pursell, Esq., Law office of Thomas B. Pursell, 12 Trumbull Street, P.O. Box 9721, New Haven, CT 06536. […]

ANUJ BAWA CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STERLING JEWELERS, INCORPORATED d/b/a KAY JEWELERS, INC EMPLOYER and GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 5519 CRB-6-09-12CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JANUARY 20, 2010, ORDER JOHN A. MASTROPIETRO, CHAIRMAN. Respondents filed a Petition for Review December 28, 2009 from the trial commissioner’s December 10, 2009 Order. Said […]

DEMETRIO CIAGLIA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. ITW ANCHOR STAMPINGS, EMPLOYER and GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 5440 CRB-5-09-3CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARCH 2, 2010 This Petition for Review from the February 19, 2009 Finding and Award of the Commissioner acting for the Fifth District was heard September 25, 2009 before Compensation […]

ANGELA STATON, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. AUTOMOTIVE CONTROLS, EMPLOYER, and GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES, and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 3035 CRB-3-95-3Workers’ Compensation Commission OCTOBER 30, 1996 The claimant was not represented at oral argument. Notice sent to Brett C. Flamm, Esq. The respondents were represented by Stephen Ekern, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. The Second […]

CURTIS JOHNSON, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. MANCHESTER BUS SERVICE, INC., EMPLOYER and EBI INSURANCE, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 03472 CRB-01-96-11 CLAIM NO. 0100026500Workers’ Compensation Commission APRIL 1, 1998 The claimant was represented by Patricia O’Neil, Esq., O’Neil Associates. The respondents were represented by David C. Davis, Esq., McGann, Bartlett Brown. This Petition for Review from the November […]

JEAN KINCAID-ROSS, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/STATE LIBRARY EMPLOYER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 3350 CRB-1-96-5 CLAIM NO. 0100028449Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 4, 1997 The claimant was represented by Mark Johnson, Esq., Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Nicholas. The respondent was represented by Donna Hixon-Smith, Esq., Assistant Attorney General. This Petition for Review from the May 23, […]

MICHAEL MAGLIERI, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. INCORPORATED CONSTRUCTION, LTD., EMPLOYER and MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 1947 CRB-1-94-1Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 20, 1995 The claimant was represented by Henry Kroeger, Esq. The respondents were represented by Andrew J. Hern, Esq., Gordon, Muir Foley. This Petition for Review from the January 3, 1994 Finding and Dismissal […]

JOSE RODRIGUES CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. AMERICAN NATIONAL CAN EMPLOYER and GALLAGHER BASSETT INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4329 CRB-7-00-12 CLAIM NO. 700103056Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JANUARY 2, 2002 The claimant appeared pro se. The respondents were represented by Richard W. Lynch, Esq., Lynch, Traub, Keefe Errante, 52 Trumbull Street, P.O. Box 612, New Haven, CT […]

ANN DAMON CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. VNS OF CT/MASONICARE EMPLOYER and GUARANTY FUND MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 5413 CRB-4-08-12CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2009 This Petition for Review from the December 5, 2008 Finding and Order of the Commissioner acting for the Fourth District was heard October 23, 2009 before […]

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 20, 1993 ORDER The May 17, 1993 Order of the Compensation Review Board in the above named appeal is hereby vacated. Respondent-employer, City of Norwich’s appeal filed January 27, 1992 is reinstated. By the […]

RONALD J. WIERZCHOWSKI, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CRL INDUSTRIES, COPE, INC., EMPLOYER and SENTRY INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES, CROSS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT, CROSS-APPELLEE CASE NO. 4246 CRB-1-00-6 CASE NO. 4154 CRB-8-99-11 CLAIM NO. 800013793Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 5, 2001 The claimant was not represented at oral argument. Notice sent to Francis Drapeau, […]

RICHARD S. LOEHN, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. VALLERIE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, EMPLOYER and NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INS. CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 1544 CRB-7-92-10Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 2, 1994 The claimant, whose attorney of record is Ernest L. Josem, Esq., Bove, Milici Josem, made default of appearance. The respondents were represented by David D. […]

RAYMOND DUCHESNEAU, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CORNUCOPIA NATURAL FOODS, EMPLOYER and NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 1993 CRB-2-94-3Workers’ Compensation Commission JANUARY 25, 1995 The claimant was represented by James N. Scheibeler, Esq. The respondents were represented by James F. Powers, Esq., Law Offices of Larry Lewis, who did not appear at oral argument. This […]

AYMOND LALANNE CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. TOWN OF GREENWICH EMPLOYER and SEDGWICK JAMES, INC. INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 03914 CRB-07-98-10 CLAIM NO. 700011731Workers’ Compensation Commission SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 APPEARANCES: The claimant was represented by Russell J. Berkowitz, Esq., Berkowitz Malowitz, Corporate Center West, 100 Prospect Street, Stamford, CT 06901, who did not appear at oral argument. The […]

HEYWARD SELLERS, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. SELLERS GARAGE, INC., EMPLOYER and ROYAL INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and WORK FORCE ONE, EMPLOYER and HANOVER INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4391 CRB-5-01-5 CLAIM NO. 500108768Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION APRIL 26, 2002 The claimant appeared pro se at oral argument. The respondent employer Sellers Garage and Royal […]

ERNEST MARCHITTO, SR., CLAIMANT-CROSS APPELLANT v. HAMDEN UPHOLSTERY COMPANY, EMPLOYER and HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE and NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and AMERICAN FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 1558 CRB-3-92-11Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 14, 1992 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL Claimant-Cross Appellant’s Withdrawal […]

EDWARD SANDERS, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. GAE SERVICES, EMPLOYER and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 03481 CRB-05-96-11 CLAIM NO. 0500011016Workers’ Compensation Commission APRIL 29, 1998 The claimant was not represented at oral argument. Notice sent to Kevin J. Daly, Esq., Law Offices of John Haymond. The respondents were represented […]

TIMOTHY MARTIN, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STARLIFT EQUIPMENT CO., EMPLOYER and JOHN DEERE INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 3103 CRB-3-95-6Workers’ Compensation Commission OCTOBER 18, 1996 The claimant was represented by John D’Elia, Esq., Kennedy Johnson. The respondents were represented by Brendan T. Canty, Esq. This Petition for Review from the June 1, 1995 Finding and Award […]

THOMAS LUDDY, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. CITY OF NEW BRITAIN, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 5447 CRB-8-09-3CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2010 This Petition for Review from the March 19, 2009 Finding and Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for the Eighth District was heard October 23, 2009 before a Compensation Review Board […]

PATRICK SARGENT CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. JIM RYBCZYK PLUMBING HEATING EMPLOYER NO RECORD OF INSURANCE and SECOND INJURY FUND RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NOS. 1660 CRB-6-93-3, 1974 CRB-6-94-2Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JANUARY 31, 1995 The claimant was represented by Neil Johnson, Esq., 250 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 on 1660 CRB-6-93-3. The claimant appeared pro se on […]

GEORGIANN MACKIEWIECZ, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. AETNA LIFE CASUALTY, EMPLOYER, and, HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES, and, SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 4558 CRB-08-02-08 CLAIM NO. 800116491Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 2003 The claimant did not participate in this matter. The respondent-appellant, Second Injury Fund was represented by Taka Iwashita, Esq., Assistant Attorney […]

TROY D. CLEMONS, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, EMPLOYER and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 1452 CRB-4-92-7Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 15, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL Respondents-Appellants, United Parcel Service and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company’s Withdrawal of Appeal filed March 1993 in the above-captioned […]

CHRISTOPHER RIEDEL, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. FF CONCRETE CORP., EMPLOYER and TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 03529 CRB-08-97-02 CLAIM NO. 601001115Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 24, 1998 The claimant was represented by Allan Rothenberg, Esq., Rothenberg Law Offices. The respondents were represented by Sharon Ramsay, Esq., Clendaniel, Weddall LaRose [formerly Law […]

ALFRED GIMMARTINO CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLEE. CASE NO. 04150 CRB-06-99-11 CLAIM NO. 600003575Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 9, 2001 The claimant was represented by Ronald Lepine, Esq., 106 South Street, West Hartford, CT 06110-1927. Notice also sent to Andrea Melanson, Esq., 110 Hopmeadow Street, Suite 600, […]

JOSEPH T. VALECHKO, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CONNECTICUT LIGHT POWER, EMPLOYER, SELF INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 2062 CRB-6-94-6Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 1, 1995 The claimant did not appear as the issues on appeal concerned a dispute between the Respondent Employer and the Second Injury Fund. Connecticut Light Power was represented by David […]

MARILYN FITZGERALD, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/WHITING, EMPLOYER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 2215 CRB-8-94-11Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 21, 1994 ORDER OF DISMISSAL Respondent-employer filed a Petition for Review from the trial commissioner’s November 10, 1994 Informal Disfigurement Evaluation granting the claimant ten (10) weeks of compensation for scarring to her right master hand and wrist and […]

TINA OUELLET CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLANT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 03796 CRB-01-98-04 CLAIM NO. 100110694Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 21, 1999 The claimant was represented by Lawrence Brick, Esq. The respondent was represented by Donna Hixon-Smith, Esq., Assistant Attorney General. This Petition for Review from the March 27, […]

KAREN HEILWEIL, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. TOWN OF MONTVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYER and CIRMA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS. CASE NO. 5161 CRB-8-06-11 CLAIM NO. 800131302CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 24, 2007 The claimant was represented by J. Xavier Pryor, Esq., Brignole, Bush and Lewis, Attorneys at Law, 73 Wadsworth Street, Hartford, CT 06106-1768. The […]

PAUL WRIGHT, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. UTC/PRATT WHITNEY, EMPLOYER and CIGNA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1867 CRB-1-93-10Workers’ Compensation Commission APRIL 28, 1995 The pro se claimant did not appear at trial or at oral argument. The respondents were represented by Steven Ekern, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick. The Second Injury Fund was represented […]

ANTHONY M. PALLOTTO CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. BLAKESLEE PRESTRESS, INC. EMPLOYER RESPONDENT-APPELLEE and SECOND INJURY FUND RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 03651 CRB-03-97-07 CLAIM NO. 0300004547Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 17, 1998 The claimant was represented by Joseph L. Gillis, Esq., Gillis Gillis, P.C. The Second Injury Fund was represented by Kenneth H. Kennedy, Esq., Assistant Attorney General. This Petition […]

DAVID M. LEE, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, EMPLOYER and ALEXSIS, INC., SELF-INSURED, ADMINISTRATOR, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 2130 CRB-5-94-8Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 6, 1995 The claimant was represented by Edward D. O’Brien, Esq. The respondent was represented by Taka Iwashita, Esq., Assistant Attorney General. This Petition for Review from the August 18, […]