Zanchi v. S & K Construction Co.

The sole issue involved in this ■workmen’s compensation appeal is whether petitioner, who sustained a work-connected myocardial infarction, was totally disabled and unemployable within the meaning of the “odd-lot” doctrine.

The Division of Workmen’s Compensation made an award of 25% permanent disability. The County Court, on a de novo consideration of the record, concluded that petitioner was unemployable and totally disabled and increased the award to 100% permanent disability. Respondent appealed to the Appellate Division which, in an unreported opinion, found no factual basis for…