CompFox AI Summary
The Workers' Compensation Board initially erred in calculating claimant Donovan's partial disability compensation. On appeal, the court remanded the case, leading the Board to apply a correct method, which reduced the award from $8,054.26 to $7,233.27. The employer was reimbursed $820.99 from Administrative Expenses as overpayment, satisfying the prior award as per section 23 of the Workers’ Compensation Law. The employer's contention for full repayment of the original award and a reinterpretation of a prior decision regarding claimant's earnings after May 9, 1970, were both rejected. The decision of the Board was affirmed with costs against the employer.
Donovan v. Consolidated Freightways, Inc. is a workers' compensation case decided in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
Full Decision Text1 Pages
The Workers' Compensation Board initially erred in calculating claimant Donovan's partial disability compensation. On appeal, the court remanded the case, leading the Board to apply a correct method, which reduced the award from $8,054.26 to $7,233.27. The employer was reimbursed $820.99 from "Administrative Expenses" as overpayment, satisfying the prior award as per section 23 of the Workers’ Compensation Law. The employer's contention for full repayment of the original award and a reinterpretation of a prior decision regarding claimant's earnings after May 9, 1970, were both rejected. The decision of the Board was affirmed with costs against the employer.
Read the full decision
Join + legal professionals. Create a free account to access the complete text of this decision and search our entire database.