Schneider v. City of Lawrence

Green, J.:

*757 Paul H. Schneider appeals the Workers Compensation Board's (Board) decision, finding that both of his claims against the City of Lawrence (City) Fire Department were untimely under K.S.A. 44-534(b). Because Schneider timely filed an application *758 for hearing within the two-year period for the running of the applicable statute of limitations, we reverse the Board's decision and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Schneider worked for the City's fire department. The parties do not dispute that he injured his back while working for the City on September 21,…