O'Connor v. Anderson Brothers Plumbing & Heating

Stuart, District Judge.

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The only issue presented is whether the action was barred by the 2-year statute of limitations, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-137 (Reissue 1978).

The one-judge compensation court entered an order of dismissal, holding that the plaintiff’s claim was barred. On rehearing, the three-judge panel of the Workmen’s Compensation Court reversed, and found that plaintiffs condition was latent and progressive and his claim was, therefore, not barred by the statute of limitations. Defendant United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company appeals. We affirm.

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