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Yocom v. Harrison

Court of Appeals of Kentucky

Decided October 11, 1974PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

GARDNER, Commissioner.

Willie Harrison, appellee, filed an application for adjustment of claim with the Workmen’s Compensation Board based on disability from pneumoconiosis. The board dismissed the claim because Harrison did not give his employer, Cherokee Coal Company, timely notice of his having contracted the disease, and for his failure to file the claim within the time prescribed by the statute. The circuit court reversed the board’s decision and directed the board to make an award of maximum compensation. The Special Fund and Cherokee appeal.

Harrison filed a claim with the board on…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Buckles v. Kroger Grocery & Baking Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1939
  2. Caldwell v. Bethlehem Mines CorporationCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1970
  3. Church v. Turner Elkhorn Coal Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1973

3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Jackson v. General Refractories Co.Kentucky Supreme Court · 1979
  2. Cal Glo Coal Co. v. MahanCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1987
  3. Wagoner v. HopkinsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1975
  4. Caudill v. Jean Coal Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1978
  5. Jackson v. General Refractories Co.Kentucky Supreme Court · 1979

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