Yunker v. Labor & Industry Review Commission

John Yunker appeals from a judgment affirming a Labor and Industry Review Commission order dismissing his application for worker’s compensation benefits. The Department of Labor, Industry and Human Relations dismissed Yunker’s application on the ground that it was barred under sec. 102.17 (4), Stats. 1975, because the time for filing had lapsed. 1 Issues raised on appeal are whether credible evidence supports the findings of fact, whether long term disability benefits are “wages” under sec. 102.17(4), Stats., and whether the employer is estopped from raising a statute of limitations defense.…