Cousins v. Georgia-Pacific Corp.

ROBERTS, Justice.

Georgia-Pacific Corporation appeals from a decision of the appellate division affirming the restoration of compensation to Robert Cousins by the Workers’ Compensation Commission. Georgia-Pacific contends that the termination of Cousins’s employment for fault precludes a finding of causal connection between his original work injury and his current earning capacity. Because we reject that contention, we affirm the Appellate Division’s decision.

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On February 7, 1984, Robert Cousins sustained a severe injury to his left hand and arm while working at Georgia-Pacific Corporation.…