Court Upholds Benefits to Widow of Worker Who Committed Suicide

The Appellate Court of Connecticut upheld an award of benefits to a worker’s widow, finding his compensable injuries led to his development of depression, which led to his suicide. Case: Orzech v. Giacco Oil Co., No. AC 43941, 10/19/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Stanley Orzech began working for the Giacco Oil Co. in 1994. He slipped and fell while making a delivery to a customer in November 2016, suffering injuries to his back, shoulder and knees. Prior to this, Orzech had long-standing knee issues and was told he would eventually need a replacement of the right ...