210 Conn. 580 | Conn. | 1989
These joint appeals involve the relationship of disability benefits under two overlapping statutes, the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) and the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act. The plaintiffs, Charles McGowan and Sebastian Semataro, were each injured while working for the defendant, General Dynamics Corporation/Electric Boat Division.
On further appeal to the Appellate Court, the defendants prevailed in their contention that the awards for scarring were improper because a category by category credit scheme would result in impermissible double recovery in violation of federal law. McGowan v. Gen
After examining the record on appeal, and after considering the briefs and arguments of the parties, we conclude that the judgments of the Appellate Court must be affirmed. The issue on which we granted certification was properly resolved in the thoughtful and comprehensive opinion of the Appellate Court. It would serve no useful purpose for us to repeat the discussion therein contained.
Affirmed.
The defendant’s insurer, Aetna Life and Casualty, is a codefendant in each appeal.