Francis v. Glenmore Distilleries

LESTER, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order of the Daviess Circuit Court dismissing Linda Francis’ appeal from the opinion and award of the Workers’ Compensation Board. The court’s order stated that it lacked jurisdiction in this matter due to the appellant’s failure to file a timely petition for reconsideration with the Board as required by KRS 342.281 and KRS 342.285.

After the Workers’ Compensation Board issued its opinion and award denying her compensation for permanent occupational disability, she filed a petition on appeal to the Daviess Circuit Court. The appellee, Glenmore…