McGregor v. Pip Johnson Construction Co.

VANCE, Justice.

The question is how K.R.S. 342.186 should be applied, after its repeal, to claims which arose while it was still in effect.

K.R.S. 342.186, enacted in 1974 and repealed effective July 15, 1980, provided:

“An employer shall notify any employee who has received an injury or illness of the statute of limitations applicable to the injury or illness, not later than thirty days prior to the expiration date.”

When the notice is given late, the statute of limitations will simply not expire until 30 days after the notice is given. Lanier v. Commonwealth, Fish and Wildlife Division,…