Category: Connecticut Workers Compensation Commission Opinions

VICTORIA DOWLING, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. SOL V. SLOTNIK DIANE REVERAND, EMPLOYERS, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NOS. 3062 CRB-4-95-5, 3277 CRB-4-96-2Workers’ Compensation Commission FEBRUARY 5, 1997 The claimant was represented by Nicholas Wocl, Esq., Tooher, Puzzouli Wocl. The respondent Sol Slotnik appeared pro se at oral argument. The pro se respondent Diane Reverand waived […]

EARL O. PASQUARIELLO CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STOP SHOP COMPANIES, INC. EMPLOYER and MAC RISK MANAGEMENT INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4730 CRB-7-03-9 CLAIM NO. 700112820Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 The claimant was represented by Norman Voog, Esq., 90 Grove Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. The respondents were represented by Clayton Quinn, Esq., Cotter, Cotter […]

TYLER SPRAGUE CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. LINDON TREE SERVICE, INC. EMPLOYER and ONE BEACON INSURANCE INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4460 CRB-2-01-11 CLAIM NO. 200127877Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 15, 2002 The claimant was represented by James K. Kelley, Esq., 33 Broad Street, Danielson, CT 06239. The respondents were represented by Dominick Statile, Esq., Montstream May, […]

DAVID ROSS, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. ROSEMARY SWIFT D/B/A, RAY SWIFT ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, EMPLOYER, NO RECORD OF INSURANCE, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT, and PHILIP THEEB, JR., EMPLOYER, NO RECORD OF INSURANCE, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE, and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 2292 CRB-6-95-2Workers’ Compensation Commission APRIL 23, 1996 The claimant was represented by Mark Johnson, Esq., Sullivan, Reis, Sanchy Logan. The respondent […]

ROBERT W. KENYON CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP. ELECTRIC BOAT DIVISION EMPLOYER RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 4497 CRB-1-02-3 CLAIM NO. 200127177Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARCH 13, 2002 DISMISSAL OF APPEAL The claimant, acting pro se, has filed a petition for review from the trial commissioner’s February 11, 2002 Ruling Re: Motion To Dismiss. In […]

VIRGINIA NIEBLER, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. WALDBAUM’S FOODMART, EMPLOYER and CRAWFORD COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 1851 CRB-3-93-9Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 11, 1995 The claimant was represented by Frank M. Grazioso, Esq., Grazioso Hosen. The respondents were represented by William Brown, Esq., McGann, Bartlett Brown. This Petition for Review from the September 7, 1993 Finding and Award […]

PATRICIA GIBBS, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. NEW ENGLAND HOME CARE, EMPLOYER and CONNECTICUT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION TRUST, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 3291 CRB-3-96-2 CLAIM NO. 0300015610Workers’ Compensation Commission FEBRUARY 2, 1998 The claimant was represented by Joseph L. Gillis, Esq. The respondents were represented by Kristen Sotnik Falls, Esq. This Petition for Review from the February […]

BRADLEY McLAIN, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. CITY OF NEW LONDON, EMPLOYER and CIRMA INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES. CASE NO. 5459 CRB-8-09-5CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTIICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSTAION COMMISSION MAY 13, 2009 The Petition for Review filed on May 5, 2009 on behalf of the claimant by his spouse, who also claims power of attorney status is premature. ORDER JOHN […]

JAMES M. CUNNINGHAM, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. MONROE GROUP, EMPLOYER, and AIG CLAIM SERVICES, INC., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES, and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 4322 CRB-4-00-12 CLAIM NO. 400034638Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 20, 2001 The claimant was not represented at oral argument. Notice sent to William L. Cotter, Esq., Cotter, Cotter Mullen, L.L.C., 457 […]

JEROME RULEWICZ, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. NEW BRITAIN GENERAL HOSPITAL, EMPLOYER and CONNECTICUT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION TRUST, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 3302 CRB-6-96-3 CLAIM NO. 0601001244Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 5, 1997 RULING RE: MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION On September 16, 1997, the Compensation Review Board issued a decision affirming the March 15, […]

KAREN JONES, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. NUCLEAR ENERGY SERVICES, EMPLOYER, and NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 3022 CRB-7-95-3Workers’ Compensation Commission NOVEMBER 20, 1996 The claimant was represented by David J. Scully, Esq., Kernan Henry, One Century Tower. The respondents were represented by James T. Baldwin, Esq., formerly of Cotter, Cotter Sohon, P.C. This Petition […]

ROBERT RIEBE, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. RALPH SILVESTRO, JR., EMPLOYER, NO RECORD OF INSURANCE, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and SECOND INJURY FUND COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 03886 CRB-04-98-09 CLAIM NO. 400031798Workers’ Compensation Commission NOVEMBER 30, 1999 The claimant was represented by John M. Varrone, Esq., Varrone Varrone. The employer was represented by William Burke, Esq., Law Office of Dominick […]

CASSIUS C. SPEARS, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. LAKE SPEARS d/b/a LAKE SPEARS MASONRY, EMPLOYER, NO INSURANCE, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE and MANAFORT BROTHERS, INC., EMPLOYER and TRANSCONTINENTAL, INSURER and TRANSAMERICA INSURANCE SERVICES INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and C. R. KLEWIN, INC., EMPLOYER and CNA INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT SAND GRAVEL, EMPLOYER and WAUSAU INSURANCE […]

LYNDA SUTTON, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES, EMPLOYER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 3066 CRB-2-95-5Workers’ Compensation Commission NOVEMBER 13, 1996 The claimant was represented by Amy M. Stone, Esq., O’Brien, Shafner, Stuart, Kelly Morris, P.C. The employer was represented by Michael J. Belzer, Esq., Assistant Attorney General. This Petition for Review from the May […]

THOMAS MANKUS, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. ROBERT MANKUS, EMPLOYER, NO RECORD OF INSURANCE, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE AND. SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 4958 CRB-1-05-6 CLAIM NO. 100106416CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION AUGUST 22, 2006 This Petition for Review from the June 7, 2005 Finding and Dismissal[1] of the Commissioner acting for the First District was […]

THERESA SADOSKY CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. U.S. PROPERTIES, INC. EMPLOYER-RESPONDENT and HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP INSURER-RESPONDENT RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS APPELLANT and ROYAL SUNALLIANCE INSURER-RESPONDENT RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES APPELLEE CASE NO. 4751 CRB-2-03-11 CLAIM NO. 200138361Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 2, 2004 The respondent Hartford Insurance Group was represented by Lucas Strunk, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton Stabnick, 95 Glastonbury Boulevard, Glastonbury, Connecticut […]

DOUGLAS BLADES, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. REDMAN TURNQUIST, EMPLOYER and BEACON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 5163 CRB-2-06-11 CLAIM NO. 200152997CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 26, 2008 This Petition for Review from the November 2, 2006 Finding and Award of the Commissioner acting for the Second District was heard December 14, […]

SANDRA L. FERRI, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. DOUBLE A TRANSPORTATION, INC., EMPLOYER and HARTFORD ITT INSURANCE GROUP, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 03503 CRB-08-96-12 CLAIM NO. 0800017468Workers’ Compensation Commission APRIL 29, 1998 The claimant was represented by Paul A. Morello, Jr., Esq., and David Dwyer, Esq., Donovan Morello. The respondents were represented by Joseph Skelly Jr., Esq., Edward […]

CARMEN MILLER, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. TVCCA, EMPLOYER and AETNA LIFE CASUALTY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 1675 CRB-2-93-3Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 29, 1994 The claimant was represented by Richard D. Haviland, Esq., and Warren Miller, Esq., Rakosky, Smith, Miller Papp, P.C. She also appeared pro se. The respondents were represented by Jason M. Dodge, Esq. and Lucas […]

LOUIS SANTORA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. A.C.E.S., EMPLOYER and TRAVELERS INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 2299 CRB-3-95-11Workers’ Compensation Commission FEBRUARY 26, 1997 The claimant was not represented at oral argument. Notice sent to Stuart Margolis, Esq. The respondents were represented by Joseph Passaretti, Esq., Law Offices of Christine L. Harrigan. The […]

JOHN CLAUDIO CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. BETTER BEDDING EMPLOYER AND SEACO INSURANCE COMPANY INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 4786 CRB-1-04-2 CLAIM NO. 100128882CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 19, 2005 This Petition for Review from the February 11, 2004 Finding and Award of the Commissioner acting for the First District was heard on May 13, […]

DAVID E. BAIGERT, CLAIMANT and VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL PROVIDER, APPELLANT v. FOSDICK CORPORATION, EMPLOYER and WAUSAU INSURANCE, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CARLOS FIGUEROA, CLAIMANT and VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL PROVIDER, APPELLANT v. C S BALL BEARING, EMPLOYER and CBIA COMPENSATION SERVICES INC., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES WILLIS CUSHMAN, CLAIMANT and VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL PROVIDER, […]

PATRICIA PALUMBERI, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT, EMPLOYER and HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 3319 CRB-4-96-4 CLAIM NO. 0400020479Workers’ Compensation Commission SEPTEMBER 16, 1997 The claimant was not represented at oral argument. Notice sent to Richard Lyman, Esq. The respondents were represented by Margaret Corrigan, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton […]

JOSEPH G. GACY, JR., CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. WESTCHESTER MOTOR LINES, EMPLOYER AND, CRUM FORSTER INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS AND, HALLAMORE MOTOR TRANSPORTATION, EMPLOYER AND. LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4867 CRB-3-04-9 CLAIM NO. 300050554CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 2005 This Petition for Review from the September 16, 2004 Finding Dismissal […]

JAMES McINNIS, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. SHELTER WORKZ, EMPLOYER and AIG CLAIMS SERVICES INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 5299 CRB-3-07-11 CLAIM NO. 300071707CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTIICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JUNE 11, 2009 This Petition for Review[1] from the November 15, 2007 Finding and Award of the Commissioner acting for the Third District was heard April 24, 2009 […]

EDWARD RYBA, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. WEST-CON, EMPLOYER and EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 3196 CRB-2-95-10Workers’ Compensation Commission FEBRUARY 27, 1997 The claimant was represented by Nathan Shafner, Esq., and Mark Oberlatz, Esq., O’Brien, Shafner, Stuart, Kelly Morris, P.C. The respondents were represented by David Davis, Esq., and Robert McGann, McGann, Bartlett Brown. This […]

ALBERT VICTORIA, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. TEXTRON LYCOMING, EMPLOYER AND CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES. CASE NO. 4490-CRB-4-02-2 CLAIM NO. 400001714CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 12, 2005 This Petition for Review from the September 21, 2001 Finding and Award and Denial of the Commissioner acting for the Fourth District was heard November […]

VICTOR GAGLIARDI, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. EAGLE GROUP, INC., EMPLOYER, and RSKCO/CNA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES. CASE NO. 4496 CRB-2-02-2 CLAIM NO. 200134587Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 27, 2003 The claimant was represented by David C. Davis, Esq., McGann, Bartlett Brown, LLC, 281 Hartford Tpke., Suite 401, Vernon, CT 06066. The respondents were represented by Howard Levine, […]

SUSAN HOLOVACH, Depen. Widow of JOHN HOLOVACH (Deceased), CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION/PRATT WHITNEY AIRCRAFT DIVISION, EMPLOYER, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT, CIGNA PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT, SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT CASE NO. 1448 CRB-3-92-7Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 2, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL […]

ROLAND LESTAGE, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEMS, INC., EMPLOYER and PIONEER ADJUSTMENT SERVICE, INSURER and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 3044 CRB 5-95-4Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 19, 1997 The claimant was represented by Joshua Hawks-Ladds, Esq., Sorokin, Sorokin, Gross, Hyde Williams, P.C. The respondents were represented by Scott Wilson Williams., Esq., Maher Williams. The […]

RUTH WALTER, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED and BERKLEY ADMINISTRATORS, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 5092 CRB-4-06-5 CLAIM NO. 400035547CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MAY 16, 2007. Page 1 The claimant appeared pro se on appeal. The respondent employer was represented by Michael Finn, Esq., Montstream May, L.L.P., Salmon Brook Corporate Park, […]

MICHAEL ODOM, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. SAWYER INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, d/b/a MAINE COASTAL SERVICES, EMPLOYER and WAUSAU INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 1457 CRB-3-92-7Workers’ Compensation Commission MARCH 9, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL Claimant-Appellant’s Withdrawal of Appeal filed March 4, 1993 in the above-captioned matter is hereby accepted.

GILIO VENTRESCA, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE vs. E F CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., EMPLOYER and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and WAUSAU INSURANCE, INSURER, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1786 CRB-5-93-7Workers’ Compensation Commission OCTOBER 12, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL Respondents-Appellants, E F Construction Company, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company’s […]

ALICE VANNOY-JOSEPH, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and GAB ROBINS OF NORTH AMERICA, ADMINISTRATOR CASE NO. 5164 CRB-8-06-11 CLAIM NO. 800001180CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 25, 2008 ERRATA SHEET Please replace page sixteen of the Compensation Review Board’s Opinion dated January […]

RICHARD GRUNDWALSKI, CLAIMANT v. ATLANTIC PIPE CORP., AKA WHITE OAK CORP., EMPLOYER and EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and PIONEER STEEL CO., EMPLOYER and CIGNA, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1392 CRB-6-92-3Workers’ Compensation Commission AUGUST 11, 1992 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL […]

FLORENCE BUCK, Dependent Widow of CHARLES BUCK (Deceased), CLAIMANT-APPELLANT, CROSS-APPELLEE v. GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION, ELECTRIC BOAT DIVISION, EMPLOYER and AETNA CASUALTY SURETY, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES, CROSS-APPELLANTS, NATIONAL EMPLOYEES CO., SELF INSURER and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1374 CRB-2-92-1Workers’ Compensation Commission FEBRUARY 28, 1994 The claimant was represented by Mark W. Oberlatz, Esq., O’Brien, Shafner, […]

MATTHEW P. JAMIESON, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/MILITARY DEPARTMENT EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and GAB ROBINS OF NORTH AMERICA, ADMINISTRATOR CASE NO. 5471 CRB-1-09-6CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JUNE 16, 2010 This Petition for Review from the June 5, 2009 Finding and Award of the Commissioner acting for the First District was heard […]

RICHARD REYNOLDS, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. ARCHITECTURAL STEEL, EMPLOYER and HOME INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 03434 CRB-03-96-09 CLAIM NO. 0300007076Workers’ Compensation Commission FEBRUARY 18, 1998 The claimant was represented by Charles R. Douthat, Esq. The respondents were represented by Scott Wilson Williams, Esq. This Petition for Review from the September 16, 1996 Finding and Dismissal […]

LINDA AYRES, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. UNITED METHODIST HOMES OF CT., EMPLOYER and CONNECTICUT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION WORKERS’ COMPENSATION TRUST, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NOS. 3207 CRB-4-95-10, 3294 CRB-4-96-3Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 20, 1997 The claimant, appearing pro se on appeal, was not represented at oral argument. Notice sent to Linda Ayres. Notice also sent to Thomas Weihing, Esq., […]

ROSEMARY MCDANIEL CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY EMPLOYER and HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4404 CRB-8-01-5 CLAIM NO. 800004078Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION APRIL 3, 2002 The claimant was represented by Bernard Poliner, Esq., Poliner, Poliner, Antin Cienava Rocco, P.C., 516 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457-3355. The respondents were represented by Douglas L. […]

JORGE RIOS, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. POLYSTAR PACKAGING, INC., EMPLOYER and ITT HARTFORD, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 3002 CRB-7-95-2Workers’ Compensation Commission OCTOBER 4, 1995 The claimant was not represented at oral argument. He is being represented in this matter by Larry F. Ginsberg, Esq. The respondents were not represented at oral argument, and are represented in this […]

MATTHEW J. KENNEDY, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. HEAVY DUTY NELSON ELECTRIC, EMPLOYER and TRAVELERS INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 2139 CRB-5-94-9Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 8, 1995 The claimant conducted his appeal pro se, and represented himself at oral argument. The respondents were represented by Joseph J. Passaretti, Jr., Esq., Law Offices of Christine L. Harrigan. This […]

PAUL SETTERSTROM CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. C.R. KLEWIN, INC. EMPLOYER and HARRY GRODSKY CO., INC. EMPLOYER and AETNA CASUALTY SURETY INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 03643 CRB-02-97-07 CLAIM NO. 200103102Workers’ Compensation Commission AUGUST 12, 1998 The claimant was represented by John A. Cotter, Esq., Cotter, Greenfield, Manfredi Lenes, P.C., and Jeremy D. Booty, Esq. The respondents were represented […]

ESTATE OF AXEL BERGESON, JOYCE BERGESON, DEPENDENT SPOUSE, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CITY OF NEW LONDON, NEW LONDON POLICE DEPT., EMPLOYER and CIRMA INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT. CASE NO. 4489 CRB-2-02-2, CLAIM NO. 200102211Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21, 2003 The claimant was represented by Gary Huebner, Esq., Embry Neusner, 118 Poquonnock […]

JOHN MLECZKO, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. HAYNES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, EMPLOYER and AIG CLAIM SERVICES, INC., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 5109 CRB-7-06-7 CLAIM NO. 700138633CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JULY 17, 2007 Page 1 This Petition for Review[1] from the June 21, 2006 Finding Dismissal by the Commissioner acting for the Seventh District was heard […]

THOMAS M. BYCZAJKA, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. CITY OF STAMFORD EMPLOYER and WEBSTER RISK SERVICES, INC. INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 5023 CRB-7-05-11 CLAIM NO. 700132811CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARCH 26, 2008 The claimant was represented by Andrew J. Morrissey, Esq., Morrissey, Morrissey Mooney, LLC, 203 Church St., P.O. Box 31, Naugatuck, CT 06770. […]

MICHAEL IANNARONE, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT, CROSS-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED RESPONDENT-APPELLEE, CROSS-APPELLANT CASE NO. 4138 CRB-07-99-10 CLAIM NO. 700100515Workers’ Compensation Commission SEPTEMBER 14, 2000 RULING ON MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION ROBIN L. WILSON, COMMISSIONER. The respondent has filed a Motion for Reconsideration from the August 4, 2000 decision of this board. The respondent […]

GERARD BENJAMIN CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. UNIROYAL TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYER and KEMPER INSURANCE GROUP INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 4304 CRB-7-00-10 CLAIM NO. 700118674Compensation Review Board WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 19, 2001 The claimant was represented by B.T. Canty, Esq., Kerin Canty, P.C., 193 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06855. The respondents were represented by John Majewski, Esq., Law Office […]

EDWARD MEHAN, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CITY OF STAMFORD, EMPLOYER SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and PMA MANAGEMENT CORP. OF NEW ENGLAND, ADMINISTRATOR CASE NO. 5389 CRB-7-08-10CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTIICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 14, 2009 These Petitions for Review from the October 13, 2008 Ruling on Claimant’s Motion to Preclude dated March 14, 2008 and on Respondent’s Opposition […]

KATINA VENTRESCA, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. PATHMARK/SUPERMARKETS GENERAL CORP., EMPLOYER/SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 1655 CRB-4-93-2Workers’ Compensation Commission JULY 5, 1994 The claimant was represented by Jessica L. Braus, Esq., Glass Braus. The respondent was represented by James T. Baldwin, Esq., and Michael L. Tierney, Esq., Cotter, Cotter Sohon, P.C. This Petition for Review from the February 4, […]

TIMOTHY SHARKEY, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. TRIANGLE/PWC EMPLOYER and GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INSURER RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 2111 CRB-6-94-7Workers’ Compensation Commission JANUARY 17, 1996 The claimant was represented by Katherine E. Meshako, Esq., Law Office of John Haymond. The respondents were represented by John M. Walsh, Jr., Esq., Lynch, Traub, Keefe Errante. The […]

JOSEPH TESLA, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED AND. BERKLEY ADMINISTRATORS OF CONNECTICUT ADMINISTRATORS, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 5460 CRB-4-09-5 CLAIM NO. 400068477CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION AUGUST 26, 2011 This Petition for Review[1] from the May 7, 2009 Finding and Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for the Fourth District was heard […]

WILLIAM BENNETT, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP., EMPLOYER and RSKCo, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 04023 CRB-04-99-04 CLAIM NO. 700108233Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 22, 2000 The claimant was represented by Kenneth E. Taylor, Esq., Guendeisberger Taylor, 28 Park Lane, New Milford, CT 06776. The respondents were represented by Michael Vocalina, Esq., Berchem, Moses Devlin, 75 Broad […]

JOHN WILSON, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. F.J. DAHILL, EMPLOYER and CNA INSURANCE COMPANIES, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS CASE NO. 1873 CRB-3-93-10Workers’ Compensation Commission DECEMBER 14, 1993 Jesse M. Frankl, Chairman, Compensation Review Board, Workers’ Compensation Commission ORDER As the trial commissioner acting for the third district vacated his September 27, 1993 Order for benefits pursuant to Sec. 31-308a in […]

JOZEF NOGA, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. COLIN SERVICE SYSTEMS, INC., EMPLOYER and HOME INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 3361 CRB-6-96-6 CLAIM NO. 0500017587Workers’ Compensation Commission SEPTEMBER 16, 1997 The claimant was represented by Jacek Smigelski, Esq. The respondents were represented by James L. Sullivan, Esq., Maher Williams. This Motion to Dismiss filed in response to a […]

NOEL WORKS, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. JOHN OLENDER CORPORATION, EMPLOYER, and LIBERTY MUTUAL INS. CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS, and BECKER CONSTRUCTION, EMPLOYER, and ROYAL INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES, and SAVIN BROTHERS, INC., EMPLOYER, and TECHNIAIR, INC., EMPLOYER, and HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES, and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 2260 CRB-2-95-1Workers’ Compensation Commission AUGUST 6, 1996 The […]

ESTERINA DICHELLO, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT, v. HOLGRATH CORPORATION, EMPLOYER, and, ROLLINS HUDIG HALL, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 2249 CRB-5-94-12Workers’ Compensation Commission SEPTEMBER 5, 1996 The claimant was represented by John Hanks, Esq., Law Offices of Angelo Cicchiello. The respondents were represented by William C. Brown, Esq., McGann, Bartlett Brown. This Petition for Review from the December 19, […]

TINA GRECO, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. GRECO AUTO PARTS, EMPLOYER and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 03402 CRB-04-96-08 CLAIM NO. 0400021009Workers’ Compensation Commission FEBRUARY 4, 1998 The claimant was represented by Steven DeFrank, Esq. The respondents were represented by Kevin Maher, Esq. This Petition for Review from the August 8, 1996 Finding and Dismissal […]

MICHAEL RIZZO, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT/ JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT and GAB ROBINS NORTH AMERICA, INC., ADMINISTRATOR CASE NO. 5522 CRB-6-10-1 CLAIM NO. 601044971CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2011 This Petition for Review from the January 4, 2010 Finding Award/Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for the Sixth District […]

ARLENE CASMAN, CLAIMANT-APPELLANT v. LEGO SYSTEMS, EMPLOYER and AETNA LIFE CASUALTY CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES CASE NO. 1520 CRB-3-92-10Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 2, 1994 The claimant was represented by Harvey L. Levine, Esq., Law Offices of Harvey L. Levine. The respondents were represented by Margaret Corrigan, Esq., Michael McAuliffe, Esq., and Richard Stabnick, Esq., Pomeranz, Drayton […]

JOSE PALAEZ CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. RICHARD A. NAU EMPLOYER-APPELLANT NO RECORD OF INSURANCE and SECOND INJURY FUND RESPONDENT-APPELLEE COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CASE NO. 03905 CRB-07-98-09 CLAIM NO. 700104225Workers’ Compensation Commission JUNE 3, 1999 The claimant was represented by John Lacava, Esq., Barr Lacava. Richard Nau was represented by Maureen Driscoll, Esq., Maher Williams. The Second Injury […]

BRYAN SWEET, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, EMPLOYER AND. SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS NO. 5262 CRB-1-07-8CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION AUGUST 27, 2008 This Petition for Review from the August 2, 2007 Finding and Award of the Commissioner acting for the First District was heard February 29, 2008 before […]

DOLORES EVANS, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. CITY OF SHELTON, EMPLOYER, SELF-INSURED, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 3108 CRB-4-95-6Workers’ Compensation Commission MAY 2, 1997 The claimant was represented by Thomas Welsh, Esq., Brown Welsh. The respondents were represented by James Baldwin, Esq., formerly of Cotter, Cotter Sohon, P.C., Notice also sent to James T. Baldwin, Esq., Coles, Baldwin Craft, L.L.C. […]

HENRY McQUILLER, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. THE MILLER COMPANY, EMPLOYER and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., INSURER, RESPONDENTS-APPELLANTS and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLEE CASE NO. 3219 CRB-6-95-11Workers’ Compensation Commission APRIL 10, 1997 The claimant was not represented at oral argument. He is proceeding pro se on this appeal. The respondents were represented by Scott Wilson Williams, Esq., Maher […]

CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, CLAIMANT-APPELLEE v. HAMILTON CONNECTIONS, INC., EMPLOYER and BRIMAR ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATOR, RESPONDENTS-APPELLEES and SECOND INJURY FUND, RESPONDENT-APPELLANT CASE NO. 5239 CRB-5-07-6 CLAIM NO. 500133399CONNECTICUT COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD CONNECTICUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION APRIL 30, 2008 This Petition for Review from the June 5, 2007 Order of the Commissioner acting for the Fifth District was heard […]