MATTER OF KOMISAR v. WITCO CORP.


206 A.D.2d 570 (1994)

615 N.Y.S.2d 1016

In the Matter of the Claim of William Komisar, Respondent, v. Witco Corporation et al., Appellants. Workers' Compensation Board, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

July 7, 1994


Claimant worked for the employer, a manufacturer of rubber-coated products, for approximately 30 years mixing latex with other chemicals and materials. Expert medical testimony indicated that claimant's impairment was attributable to his chronic exposure to chemicals at his place of employment. We find that this testimony provides substantial evidence to support the Board's decision that claimant suffered an occupational disease.

Ordered that the decision is affirmed...

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