No Benefits for Worker Injured in Assault

The Connecticut Appellate Court upheld a denial of benefits to a worker for his injuries from an assault that occurred after a night of drinking on a business trip. Case: Rauser v. Pitney Bowes, No. AC 41025, 06/11/2019, published. Facts: John Rauser worked for Pitney Bowes Inc. In June 2014, Rauser traveled to Washington to meet with members of the sales staff. On June 11, 2014, a sales representative invited Rauser and others to a social gathering. At the gathering, Rauser began consuming alcohol immediately. He continued to drink and by 9:30 p.m. was visibly intoxicated. Shortly a...