Wyoming Refining Co. v. Bottjen

BROWN, Justice.

This appeal results from the award of worker’s compensation benefits to appellee Clarence A. Bottjen some ten years after exposure to the condition which caused the ailment. Appellant-employer Wyoming Refining Company contests the award, contending appellee’s claim is barred by the statute of limitations. We agree with appellant and reverse.

Appellant raises two issues:

“I. Did the district court err in awarding worker’s compensation benefits since the appellee-employee’s claim was barred by the statute of limitations?

“II. Is revival and reinstatement of the employee’s previously…