Claim of Javier v. Netumar International, Inc.

Appeal from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board, filed January 23, 1976. Claimant was awarded nonoccupational disability benefits pursuant to article 9 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law (Disability Benefits Law) for a period of disability resulting from an abnormal pregnancy. Appellants’ argument that subdivision 3 of section 205 of the Disability Benefits Law specifically excludes benefits for any disability caused by or arising in connection with a pregnancy has now been rendered moot. In considering this particular exclusion the Court of Appeals has recently held that the…