Claim of Raff v. Upson Co. — 54 N.Y.2d 661

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In the Matter of the Claim of Herbert Raff, Appellant, v Upson Co. et al., Respondents. Workers’ Compensation Board, Respondent.

Decided June 29, 1981

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APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL

Richard C. Southard for appellant.

Peter M. Pryor for respondents.

Robert Abrams, Attorney-General, for Workers’ Compensation Board, respondent.

OPINION OF THE COURT

On summary consideration, order affirmed, with costs.

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There having been no claim for a new injury in 1966, the board’s decision was erroneous as a matter of law.

Concur: Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg and Meyer.