employee has filed claim in Connecticut

19 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Connecticut courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (1)

Case	Followed	Cited
Sheets v. Teddy's Frosted Foods, Inc.green conn · 1980 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–2000 2 sentences 2000Whenever the commissioner finds that the employee is so disabled, and that the employer has failed to transfer the employee to such available suitable work, he shall order the employer to transfer the employee to such work . . . . (c) Whenever the commissioner finds that an employer has failed to comply with the transfer requirements of subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of this section, or has failed to comply with any transfer order issued by him pursuant to this section, he may assess a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars against the employer." (Emphasis added.) "General Stat 1997CT Page 12256 Section § 31-290a (a) of the General Statutes provides that an employer shall not discharge or "discriminate against any employee because the employee has filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits. . . ." Part (b) provides, in part, as follows: "Any employee who is so discharged or discriminated against may either: (1) Bring a civil action in the superior court . . . or (2) file a complaint with the chairman of the Workers' Compensation Commission. . . ." The Supreme Court of Connecticut has stated that "[a] violation of § 31-290a . . . is in essence a statutorily created	1	4

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

Case	Cited	Years
Ford v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Connecticut, Inc. green conn · 1990 2 sentences 2021In this opinion the other judges concurred. 1 General Statutes § 31-290a provides in relevant part: ‘‘(a) No employer who is subject to the provisions of this chapter shall discharge, or cause to be discharged, or in any manner discriminate against any employee because the employee has filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits or otherwise exercised the rights afforded to him pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. . . .’’ 2 ‘‘Ever since [the Connecticut Supreme Court’s] holding in Ford v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Connecticut, Inc., [ 216 Conn. 40, 53 , 578 A.2d 1054 (1990)], we 2021In this opinion the other judges concurred. 1 General Statutes § 31-290a provides in relevant part: ‘‘(a) No employer who is subject to the provisions of this chapter shall discharge, or cause to be discharged, or in any manner discriminate against any employee because the employee has filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits or otherwise exercised the rights afforded to him pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. . . .’’ 2 ‘‘Ever since [the Connecticut Supreme Court’s] holding in Ford v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Connecticut, Inc., [ 216 Conn. 40, 53 , 578 A.2d 1054 (1990)], we	12	1991–2021
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green green scotus · 1973 2 sentences 2003General Statutes § 31-290a provides: "No employer who is subject to the provisions of this chapter shall discharge, or cause to be discharged, or in any maimer discriminate against any employee because the employee has filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits or otherwise exercised the rights afforded to him pursuant to the provisions of this chapter." "`In setting forth the burden of proof requirements in a § 31-290a action, we look to federal law for guidance.' Ford v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut, Inc., [ 216 Conn. 40 , 53 , 578 A.2d 1054 (1990)]. ` In McDonnell Douglas Cor 2003General Statutes § 31-290a provides: "No employer who is subject to the provisions of this chapter shall discharge, or cause to be discharged, or in any maimer discriminate against any employee because the employee has filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits or otherwise exercised the rights afforded to him pursuant to the provisions of this chapter." "`In setting forth the burden of proof requirements in a § 31-290a action, we look to federal law for guidance.' Ford v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut, Inc., [ 216 Conn. 40 , 53 , 578 A.2d 1054 (1990)]. ` In McDonnell Douglas Cor	6	1996–2021
Chiaia v. Pepperidge Farm, Inc. green connappct · 1991 2 sentences 2001"General Statutes § 31-290a was designed to protect [employees] who file for workers' compensation benefits. . . ." Chiaia v. Pepperidge Farm, Inc. , 24 Conn. App. 362 , 365 , 588 A.2d 652 , cert. denied, 219 Conn. 907 , 593 A.2d 133 (1991). 2001"General Statutes § 31-290a was designed to protect [employees] who file for workers' compensation benefits. . . ." Chiaia v. Pepperidge Farm, Inc. , 24 Conn. App. 362 , 365 , 588 A.2d 652 , cert. denied, 219 Conn. 907 , 593 A.2d 133 (1991).	4	1994–2001
State v. Brosnan green conn · 1991 2 sentences 2001"General Statutes § 31-290a was designed to protect [employees] who file for workers' compensation benefits. . . ." Chiaia v. Pepperidge Farm, Inc. , 24 Conn. App. 362 , 365 , 588 A.2d 652 , cert. denied, 219 Conn. 907 , 593 A.2d 133 (1991). 1999General Statutes "[s]ection 31-290a was designed to protect employees who file for workers compensation benefits." Chiaia v. Pepperidge Farm, Inc. , 24 Conn. App. 362 , 365-66 , 588 A.2d 652 , cert. denied, 219 Conn. 907 , 593 A.2d 133 (1991).	2	1999–2001
Fenn v. Planning & Zoning Commission green conn · 1991 2 sentences 2001"General Statutes § 31-290a was designed to protect [employees] who file for workers' compensation benefits. . . ." Chiaia v. Pepperidge Farm, Inc. , 24 Conn. App. 362 , 365 , 588 A.2d 652 , cert. denied, 219 Conn. 907 , 593 A.2d 133 (1991). 1999General Statutes "[s]ection 31-290a was designed to protect employees who file for workers compensation benefits." Chiaia v. Pepperidge Farm, Inc. , 24 Conn. App. 362 , 365-66 , 588 A.2d 652 , cert. denied, 219 Conn. 907 , 593 A.2d 133 (1991).	2	1999–2001
Sorrentino v. All Seasons Services, Inc. green conn · 1998 2 sentences 2001General Statutes § 31-290a ." Sorrentino v. All Seasons Services , 245 Conn. 756 , 758 , 717 A.2d 150 (1998). 2001General Statutes § 31-290a ." Sorrentino v. All Seasons Services , 245 Conn. 756 , 758 , 717 A.2d 150 (1998).	1	2001–2001
Genovese v. Gallo Wine Merchants, Inc. green conn · 1993 2 sentences 1994General Statutes § 31-290a (a) provides that "[n]o employer who is subject to the provisions of this chapter shall discharge, or cause to be discharged, or in any manner discriminate against any employee because the employee has filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits or otherwise exercised the rights afforded to him pursuant to the provisions of this CT Page 5710 chapter." "Section 31-290a provides broad remedies to an employee improperly discharged for filing workers' compensation benefits, including reinstatement, back wages, compensatory damages, attorney's fees, costs and punitiv 1994General Statutes § 31-290a (a) provides that "[n]o employer who is subject to the provisions of this chapter shall discharge, or cause to be discharged, or in any manner discriminate against any employee because the employee has filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits or otherwise exercised the rights afforded to him pursuant to the provisions of this CT Page 5710 chapter." "Section 31-290a provides broad remedies to an employee improperly discharged for filing workers' compensation benefits, including reinstatement, back wages, compensatory damages, attorney's fees, costs and punitiv	1	1994–1994

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-275 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-290a (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-313 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CT 19 (1991–2021) OK 2 (1930–1935) MD 2 (1995–2004) CA 2 (1999–2016)

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