Dafermo v. Municipality of Anchorage

OPINION

COMPTON, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Michael Dafermo filed a workers’ compensation claim for vision problems caused by his computer work. The Board found his claim to be untimely and the superior court affirmed. We reverse.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

A. Facts

Michael Dafermo worked for the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) from February 1985 to May 1986 as a computer technical operator. He began to experience eye pain, blurred vision, and eye-focusing difficulties while working for MOA. He spoke with two of his supervisors, Al Korz and Keith Stout, about these problems. Korz recommended…