Decision  Mario DePascale v. Big House Fine Dining

Date:	06/14/2016
Organization:	Department of Industrial Accidents
Docket Number:	DIA Board No. 026436-10
Location:	Boston

• Employee: Mario DePascale
• Employer: Big House Fine Dining
• Insurer: Hartford Insurance Company

HORAN, J. The insurer appeals from a decision awarding the employee $10,940.70, pursuant to § 36(1)(k),¹ for a work-related limp. We affirm the decision.

¹ General Laws c. 152, § 36, provides, in pertinent part:

(1) In addition to all other compensation to the employee shall be paid the sums hereafter designated for the following specific injuries; provided, however, that the employee has not died from any cause within thirty days of such injury.

                                             . . .

(k) For bodily disfigurement, an amount which, according to the determination of the member or reviewing board, is a proper and equitable compensation, not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars; which sum shall be payable in addition to all other sums due under this section.