324 Conn. 693
Conn.2017Background
- Plaintiff James Staurovsky, a retired Milford police officer, seeks heart and hypertension benefits under General Statutes (Rev. to 2011) § 7-433c.
- Plaintiff suffered a myocardial infarction shortly after retirement, allegedly linking it to hypertension.
- The Appellate Court reversed the Workers’ Compensation Commissioner’s award affirming benefits, citing Gorman v. Waterbury for the interpretation of § 7-433c.
- The Supreme Court granted certification limited to whether the Appellate Court correctly required proof of disability or death due to hypertension while still employed.
- PMA Management Corp. of New England was named as a defendant; the case proceeded through the workers’ compensation framework and appellate review.
- The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal as having been improvidently granted.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Does § 7-433c require disability or death caused by hypertension while employed? | Staurovsky argues no active-employment link required. | Milford/PM A contend it must be proven during employment. | Certification improvidently granted; appeal dismissed. |
Key Cases Cited
- Gorman v. Waterbury, 4 Conn. App. 226 (1985) (statutory interpretation of § 7-433c requires disability while employed)