Miguel Perez, Petitioner-Respondent v. Pantasote, Inc., Respondent-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey interpreted the newly enacted definition of "disability permanent in quality and partial in character" under N.J.S.A. 34:15-36, emphasizing the need for demonstrable objective medical evidence and a material lessening of working ability. Finding the Judge of Compensation’s findings inadequate, the Court remanded the case for further proceedings to determine whether the statutory criteria were satisfied. The burden of proof remains on the claimant.