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Cheryl Hersh v. County of Morris (071433)

Supreme Court of New Jersey

Decided April 1, 2014No. A-59-12PublishedCited by 28 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Fernandez-Vina

In this appeal, defendant, County of Morris, challenges an award of workers’ compensation benefits to plaintiff, Cheryl Hersh, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-1 to -142 (“the Workers’ Compensation Act,” or “the Act”). The award was based on a finding that Hersh’s injuries arose out of the course of her employment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-7 and 34:15-36.

N.J.S.A 34:15-7 authorizes an award of workers’ compensation benefits to an employee injured in an accident “arising out of and in the course of employment[.]” N.J.S.A. 34:15-7. Employment is deemed to commence “when an employee arrives at the…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Livingstone v. Abraham & Straus, Inc.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1988
  2. Cannuscio v. Claridge HotelNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1999
  3. Sager v. O.A. Peterson Construction, Co.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 2004
  4. Ramos v. M & F FASHIONS, INC.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1998
  5. Watson v. Nassau InnSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1977

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3Cited by28 opinions

  1. Gina Parascandolo v. Department of Labor, Board of Review, Brick Township Board of Education and Vinny's King PizzaNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2014
  2. ALMA CAMARENA VS. SPRINT PCS (DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION)New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2019
  3. ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES OF MORRISTOWN, PA VS. WEINSTEIN SUPPLY CORP. SURGICARE OF JERSEY CITY VS. WALDBAUMS (DIVISION OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION) (CONSOLIDATED)New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2020
  4. ANTONIO PEREIRA VS. OASIS FOODS (DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION)New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2017
  5. BRIAN GRAWEHR VS. TOWNSHIP OF EAST HANOVER(DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION)New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2017

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