Lupascu v. Utog 2-Way Radio

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed December 27, 2001, which dismissed the employer’s appeal on the ground that it lacked standing.

In April 1998, claimant was injured in the course of his employment. Following back surgery, he returned to part-time employment with the same employer for approximately four months after which he ceased working. In a decision filed May 18, 2001, a Workers’ Compensation Law Judge (hereinafter WCLJ) classified claimant as “permanently totally disabled” and awarded him benefits.

The State Insurance Fund, the employer’s workers’…