Trankovich v. Frenish, Inc. d/b/a Chamberlain Ambulance

CASE NO. 3053 CRB-3-95-4

COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION

APRIL 19, 1996

LINDA TRANKOVICH

CLAIMANT-APPELLANT

v.

FRENISH, INC. d/b/a CHAMBERLAIN AMBULANCE

EMPLOYER

and

CONNECTICUT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION WORKERS’ COMPENSATION TRUST

INSURER

RESPONDENT-APPELLEES

APPEARANCES:

The claimant appeared pro se.

The respondents were represented by Neil Ambrose, Esq., Bryne & Letizia, 1764 Litchfield Turnpike, Suite 106, Woodbridge, CT 06525.

This Petition for Review from the April 21, 1995 Finding and Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for the Third District was heard March 15, 1996 before a Compensation Review Board panel consisting of the Commission Chairman Jesse M. Frankl and Commissioners Michael S. Miles and Robin L. Wilson.

RULING ON RESPONDENTS’ MOTION TO DISMISS

JESSE M. FRANKL, CHAIRMAN. The claimant filed a timely appeal on May 1, 1995 from the April 21, 1995 Finding and Dismissal of the Commissioner acting for the Third District. The respondents filed a Motion to Dismiss the claimant’s appeal based upon the claimant’s failure to prosecute her appeal with due diligence.

On March 15, 1996, this board issued a bench ruling denying the respondents’ motion to dismiss. See Molbury v. Midwest Drivers Corporation, 10 Conn. Workers’ Comp. Rev. Op. 202, 1278 CRD-7-91-8 (Nov. 12, 1992) The merits of the claimant’s appeal will be scheduled to be heard by the Compensation Review Board.

Commissioners Michael S. Miles and Robin L. Wilson concur.