MELLO v. BIG Y FOODS, INC.

(SC 16909).

265 Conn. 21 (2003)

SHARON MELLO v. BIG Y FOODS, INC.

Supreme Court of Connecticut.

Officially released July 29, 2003.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Andrew J. Morrissey, for the appellant (plaintiff).

Andrew W. Bray, for the appellee (defendant).

Michael Soltis and Daniel Green filed a brief for the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, Inc., as amicus curiae.

Borden, Norcott, Katz, Palmer and Vertefeuille, Js.


Opinion

BORDEN, J.

The two issues in this reservation are, first, whether the plaintiff's claim for permanent and significant scarring on her foot and ankle is barred by General Statutes § 31-284 (a), the exclusive remedy provision of the Workers' Compensation Act (act),1 and, second, if so, whether that bar violates article first, § 10, of the constitution of Connecticut...

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