Opinion
CASE NO. 4396 CRB-1-01-5CLAIM NO. 601021046
JUNE 6, 2001
DISMISSAL OF APPEAL
The claimant has petitioned for review from the May 15, 2001 Finding and Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for the First District. In that Finding and Dismissal the trial commissioner dismissed the claimant's claim regarding an alleged violation of § 31-290a C.G.S. which prohibits discrimination against claimants who pursue their rights under our Workers' Compensation Act. This tribunal has repeatedly held that the Compensation Review Board lacks jurisdiction over appeals relating to § 31-290a C.G.S., as that statute specifically provides: "Any party aggrieved by the decision of the commissioner may appeal the decision to the Appellate Court." Rondini v. Tectonic Industries, 10 Conn. Workers' Comp.Rev.Op. 210, 1231 CRD-6-91-5 (Dec. 4, 1992); Morales v. Hydro Conduit Corp., 13 Conn. Workers' Comp.Rev.Op. 10, 2155 CRB-6-94-9 (Oct. 17, 1994); see also Erisoty v. Merrow Machine Co., 11 Conn. Workers' Comp.Rev.Op. 131, 1639 CRB-6-93-2 (June 25, 1993), aff'd, 34 Conn. App. 708 (1994), Motion for Reargument Denied (July 20, 1994), cert. denied, 231 Conn. 908 (1994).
The appeal is therefore dismissed.
John A. Mastropietro, Chairman Compensation Review Board Workers' Compensation Commission
CERTIFICATION
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT a copy of the foregoing was mailed this 6th day of June 2001 to the following parties:
SUZANNE SEARLES 7099 3400 0008 5807 7209
TOWN OF WEST HARTFORD/ BOARD OF EDUCATION
JASON DODGE, ESQ. 7099 3400 0008 5807 7216
_____________________ Lorraine Lockery Administrative Hearings Lead Specialist Compensation Review Board Workers' Compensation Commission