Archive for July, 2016
Appellate Division Allows Comp Retaliation Case To Proceed To Jury
Workers’ compensation retaliation claims are rare birds in New Jersey, and the case of Robinson v. Armadillo Automation, Inc. explains the standard for proving such cases. Spencer Robinson worked as a valve technician from May 2005 until August 2011. He alleged that when he was hired, he disclosed a prior low back condition, and he […]
Second Hand Smoke Cancer Claim Is Barred For Late Filing
In Pulejo v. Middlesex County Consumer Affairs, A-3133-14T4 (App. Div. July 14, 2016), the petitioner, an investigator for the County, alleged that he worked along side a chain smoker four to five hours per day, five days per week, from 1976 to 1997. Mr. Pulejo was diagnosed in 2000 with lung cancer and underwent a bilobectomy. Mr. […]
Court Finds Herniated Disc Condition Meets Test of Disability under ADAAA
Anthony Mazzeo provided technical and sales services to customers in Florida and southern Georgia for Color Resolutions International LLC. He was diagnosed with a herniated disc in his low back in 2007. His employer was aware of his condition. Between January and March 2009 Mazzeo had three discussions with his supervisor regarding possible back surgery […]
Workers’ Comp Lien Applies to Medical Payments That Could Have Been Paid Through Plaintiff’s PIP Carrier
Ever since the decision in Dever v. New Jersey Mfrs. Ins. Co., No. A-3102-11T2, (App. Div. Oct. 23, 2013), plaintiffs’ counsel have been arguing that respondents do not have a lien for medical bills paid in workers’ compensation from a work-related car accident where the plaintiff had PIP coverage. But civil courts have not been […]
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