Roberson v. LFI Fort Pierce, Inc.

ROBERTS, J.,

for the Court.

¶ 1. Following an accident that occurred while at work, Stephanie Roberson filed a petition to controvert with the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission). The administrative law judge (ALJ), who initially heard Roberson’s case, denied benefits, and Roberson appealed. However, Roberson’s appeal was filed outside the time allowed, and the Commission dismissed her case. The Commission’s decision was affirmed by the Circuit Court of Lamar County, and Roberson now appeals to this Court. Finding no error, we affirm.

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¶ 2. In…