Ramsey v. Weyerhaeuser

ALMA WILSON, Justice:

The sole issue in this case involves whether or not the two-year statute of limitations found in 85 O.S.1991, § 43, applies to bar the petitioner’s right to claim compensation under the Workers’ Compensation Act. If her injury were the result of a single event, her right to claim compensation is barred. If she suffered a repeated trauma as she asserts, her claim is not barred. We hold that the petitioner suffered a repeated trauma, and may pursue her claim.

The petitioner was employed by the respondent, Weyerhaeuser, for sixteen years. In her Form 3, she alleged repetitive…