Grenz v. Fire and Cas. of Connecticut

Claimant Samuel Grenz appeals from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Court dismissing his petition for workers’ compensation benefits. We affirm.

The dispositive issue on appeal is whether the Workers’ Compensation Court erred in concluding that the one-year statute of limitations barred Grenz’ workers’ compensation claim for disabilities allegedly resulting from a series of microtraumas.

In 1984, Samuel Grenz injured his right elbow while working for the American Stud Company (American Stud) in Flathead County, Montana. He continued his employment with American Stud until 1985. American…