Employer Can't Raise Defense After Failing to Timely Respond

The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled that an employer is precluded from raising a defense to a worker’s claim after failing to timely respond or pay benefits. Case: Dominguez v. New York Sports Club, No. AC 42089, 07/14/2020, published. Facts: Joseph Dominguez worked for the New York Sports Club. He filed a workers’ compensation claim asserting he had exacerbated a pre-existing injury to his left arm while moving equipment. Procedural history: The Workers' Compensation Commission received notice of the claim on July 5, 2016, and the sports club received notice the next...