Nelligan v. Gibson Insulation Co.

The employer, Gibson Insulation Company, appeals by leave granted from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board. We affirm.

Plaintiff David R. Nelligan was awarded workers’ disability compensation benefits for a dust disease that arose out of and in the course of his employment. The date of injury was determined to be July 2, 1981. By order mailed December 7, 1982, defendant Silicosis, Dust Disease, and Logging Industry Compensation Fund (the fund) was directed by the hearing referee to reimburse Gibson for "all sums paid . . . exclusive of sums paid or payable pursuant to §§ 315…