Graber v. Peter Lametti Construction Company

Rogosheske, Justice.

Certiorari to review a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Commission denying disability benefits to employee, Lawrence K. Graber, on the ground that under Minn. St. 176.66, subd. 3, 1 his disablement from silicosis occurred more than 3 years after his last exposure to silica dust while in the employment of Peter Lametti Construction Company and Ashbach Construction Company, a joint venture. The employee contends principally that the 3-year limitation provided by § 176.66, subd. 3, should be construed so that disability benefits for the disease of silicosis should be…