Businesses Rally Against Court Ruling Analysts Say Could Increase Comp Costs by 265%

A recent Connecticut Supreme Court ruling could increase workers' compensation claims costs in the state by as much as 265%, according to an analysis made public by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association. Hartford, Connecticut-based CBIA produced on Thursday a copy of an impact analysis report by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, providing details on a March 18 ruling in Gardner v. Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services, finding that the outcome “will lead to upward pressure, potentially resulting in a significant increase” for emp...