Galloway v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Bd. Washington Ornamental Ironworks Inc.

Opinion

NOTT, J.

Michael Galloway petitions for a writ of review following the grant of a petition for reconsideration that was decided in favor of respondent Washington Ornamental Ironworks, Inc. (Ironworks) and respondent Insurance Company of the-West (Insurer).

The central question before us is whether the failure of respondents to comply with the notice provisions of the California Code of Regulations tolls the statute of limitations for an employee to file a workers’ compensation claim. Under the facts presented, we hold that it does.

Facts and Procedural History

For a number of years,…