Renner v. R. L. Tool & Die Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Francis, J.

In this case, the petitioner sought compensation for a percentage of permanent disability allegedly resulting from an employment-produced heart attack. The Workmen’s Compensation Division found in his favor, but the County Court reversed. The Appellate Division, in an unreported opinion, reversed the County Court and ordered the award of compensation reinstated. This Court granted appellant’s petition for certification. 56 N. J. 243 (1970).

Study of the record has led us to the conclusion that the evidence falls far short of showing an…