Williams v. A & L Packing & Storage

The opinion of the court was delivered by

WECKER, J.A.D.

The issue presented by this appeal is whether petitioner Ronald L. Williams’ claims under the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act, including his claim against the Uninsured Employers’ Fund pursuant to N.J.S.A 34:15-120.1, are barred by his pursuit of workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania arising out of the same injury. The trial court dismissed on the ground that petitioner made an election of remedies by pursuing workers’ compen*463sation benefits in Pennsylvania. Petitioner appeals that dismissal as well as the denial of his…