HANSEN v. GORDON

(14237)

221 Conn. 29 (1992)

ELIZABETH HANSEN v. ROBERT GORDON ET AL.

Supreme Court of Connecticut.

Decision released January 28, 1992.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David A. Kelly, with whom was Jeremy Booty, for the appellants (defendants).

Jason M. Dodge, for the appellee (plaintiff).

PETERS, C. J., SHEA, CALLAHAN, COVELLO and BERDON, JS.


BERDON, J.

This appeal, arising under the Workers' Compensation Act, General Statutes § 31-275 et seq., raises the following two issues: (1) whether hepatitis type B virus (HBV) is an occupational disease for a dental hygienist within the meaning of the act when the disease arises out of and in the course of her employment; and, if so, (2) whether a dental hygienist who has suffered no physical impairment or symptoms of the disease can be found to have sustained...

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