Giamelli v. Rahtz

Cochrane, P. J.:

The claimant was injured June 9, 1922. Because he failed to file a claim for compensation within one year thereafter his claim is barred under the provisions of section 28 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law unless because of reasons assigned by the State Industrial Board.

The Board finds that a letter written by the claimant to the *721State Department of Labor on February 9, 1923, constituted a claim within the meaning of the statute. The letter is as follows:

“ February 9, 1923.

“ Gentlemen.— I was employed by J. Rahtz, 303 E. Houston St. and fell from the first story while hanging…