Claim of Berlinski v. Congregation Emanuel

Appeal by the employer and its insurance carrier from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board dated March 22, 1967 which held that the respondent Special Fund was not liable for the compensation awarded to the claimant. The sole issue upon this appeal is whether or not the record supports the finding of the board that at the time of the closing of this case by a Referee on March 21, 1960 further proceedings were contemplated and there was no final closing within the meaning of section 25-a of the Workmen’s Compensation Law. The right of claimant to compensation is not in issue. The…