The Perfume Decision – A Workers’ Compensation Case
Filed under: New Jersey Law, Workers Compensation, Workers' Comp
A lot of controversy has arisen over the recent “perfume case”. In Sexton vs. Cumberland County/Cumberland Manor the N.J. Appellate Court held that a worker was entitled to pursue workers’ compensation benefits because perfume exposure at work aggravated a pre-existing lung condition. Contrary to the opinion of some critics, the holding does not stink. The furor expressed by those opposed to the decision is based upon a fundamental misunderstanding of the principles of N.J. workers compensation law. Read more
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We are excited to announce that we are joining many of our fellow attorneys who have become legal bloggers, also known as blawggers. So please stay tuned as we share our wealth of legal knowledge, we have over 20 attorneys who are eager to share their expert insights and opinions on the expansive subject of New Jersey law. Ken DiMuzio Sr. has already started the ball rolling with his analysis about, “The Perfume Decision…,” which we plan on featuring next month.
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