Cogger v. Anchor House

OPINION

CARPENETI, Justice Pro Tern.

I. INTRODUCTION

Anthony Cogger (Cogger) appeals from the rejection of his worker’s compensation claim. The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) found Cogger’s claim barred by his failure to report his injury on time. The superior court affirmed. Because we conclude that Cogger’s employer had actual notice of his injury and was not prejudiced by his failure to provide formal notice, we reverse the superior court’s decision and remand to the Board to determine the com-pensability of Cogger’s injury.1

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Anchor House, a residential…