Massachusetts Appeals Court February 16, 2011, No. 10-P-151 (O'Connell's Case)

Milkey, J.

On July 25, 2006, Roberta O’Connell injured her shoulder while working as a cosmetologist at Rob Roy Coiffures (the employer). For this injury, O’Connell was awarded workers’ compensation benefits pursuant to G. L. c. 152, §§ 34 and 35. The insurer, Peerless Insurance Co., acknowledged liability but contested the amount that O’Connell was due.