Devlin v. Galusha, Higgins & Galusha

Claimant appeals the June 25, 1982 Worker’s Compensation Court judgment dismissing claimant’s petition on the grounds that she failed to file for compensation within one year from the date of her accident, pursuant to section 39-71-601, MCA. We affirm the judgment of the Worker’s Compensation Court.

Ms. Susan Devlin was employed as a secretary for Galusha, Higgins and Galusha in Missoula, Montana, on February 12, 1975. On that day, Ms. Devlin caught the heel of her shoe on the carpet as she rose from her work desk. In an attempt to prevent falling, she twisted her knee. The pain from the…