Smith v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.

Carlson, Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Ronnie R. Smith appeals from an order of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court review panel affirming the Workers’ Compensation Court trial judge’s dismissal of Smith’s petition for benefits relating to injuries Smith allegedly sustained to his left knee while employed at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (Goodyear). For the reasons set forth below, we reverse, and remand for further proceedings.

BACKGROUND

On April 15, 1999, Smith filed a petition alleging that on July 17,1992, while working for Goodyear, he sustained an injury to his left knee when he was…