Darmetko v. Electron Technology

The opinion of the court was delivered by

BAIME, J.A.D.

The sole question presented by this appeal concerns the constitutionality of N.J.S.A. 34:15-36. That statute requires injured workers to be seventy-five percent disabled before factors other than physical or neuropsychiatric impairments are considered in the determination of permanent total disability. Petitioner contends that the statutory restriction runs afoul of due process and equal protection. We disagree and affirm.

Petitioner, a 63 year old factory worker, fell while performing her employment duties, fracturing her right hip. During…