Claim of Birmingham v. Baxter & Spencer, Inc.

Appeal from a of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed May 15,1980, which ruled that claims filed by claimant and her deceased husband were barred by the Statute of Limitations. Claimant’s deceased was employed as a printer by Vanderbilt & Jackson for over 25 years prior to 1963, and from 1963 to 1971 by Baxter & Spencer, Inc. On May 14, 1972, the deceased was diagnosed as suffering from a blood and marrow disease known to occur after prolonged exposure to benzene, a derivative of benzol. Shortly thereafter, on July 13, 1972, he filed a claim for disability benefits against Baxter & Spencer.…