Raymond v. Rapid Express Parcel Delivery of Tampa

NIMMONS, Judge.

The claimant challenges the deputy commissioner’s ruling that his claim for workers’ compensation benefits is barred by the statute of limitations. We agree with appellant that the employer/carrier is es-topped from asserting the defense of statute of limitations, and therefore reverse.

Appellant was employed as a delivery driver by Rapid Express Service, a corporation operated by James and Marti Creel-man. Rapid Express Service apparently did not carry workers’ compensation insurance. Shortly before appellant’s accident, Rapid Express Service was purchased by Rapid Express…