Barrick Goldstrike Mine v. Peterson

OPINION

Respondent Todd Peterson (“Peterson”) failed to comply with NRS 616C.020(1) by not filing his workers’ compensation claim within ninety days of suffering a work-related injury. Appellant Barrick Goldstrike Mine (“Barrick”) denied Peterson’s claim due, in part, to his failure to file a timely claim, and Peterson appealed this decision. A hearing officer and an appeals officer from the Nevada Department of Administration both reversed Barrick’s decision and granted Peterson benefits. The district court affirmed the appeals officer’s decision and denied judicial review. For the reasons…