Hallsen v. Seabrook Clam Co.

The plaintiff, John Hallsen, appeals from the Superior Court’s {Gray, J.) denial of workers’ compensation benefits beyond January 1, 1988. Because the plaintiff did not prove that his physical impairment was caused by a work-related injury, we affirm.

On March 8, 1987, the plaintiff was working for the defendant, Seabrook Clam Company. While he was helping move an 1,800 pound rack, the rack tipped and pinned the plaintiff against a wall. The plaintiff sought treatment for pain in his right knee from Dr. Richard Mindess, an orthopedic surgeon, on March 23,1987. His examination revealed…