Freeman v. Blue Mountain Industries

This is a workmen's compensation case.

The Circuit Court of Calhoun County, after an ore tenus hearing, found the employee's claim to be barred by the statute of limitations. The employee appeals and we affirm.

The employee raises several unrelated issues and we will deal with the issues, which are dispositive, as presented.

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The employee amended her complaint on several occasions. In the employee's fourth amended complaint she alleged that fraud committed by the employer caused her failure to file her claim within the prescribed time. The employee demanded a jury trial on this issue.

The…