Belsito v. U-Haul Co. of Kentucky

OPINION OF THE COURT

The Court of Appeals dismissed David Belsito’s petition for review of a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) on the ground that he violated CR 76.25(8) by failing to serve the Board with a copy of the petition.

Belsito asserts on appeal that the decision was “overly harsh, inappropriate” and failed to comply with the policy of substantial compliance. 1

We affirm. Belsito failed to comply with CR 76.25(8) which required him to serve the Board with a copy of the petition for review “[bjefore filing.” The Court of Appeals filed his petition improperly but did not…