Johnson v. Tony's Town Mister Quik

OP ALA, Justice.

The single issue tendered by Tony’s Town Mister Quik’s [respondent or employer] quest for dismissal is whether the claimant’s petition for review can be deemed filed when mailed and hence timely. We answer in the affirmative and deny the motion to dismiss with prejudice to renewal.

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THE ANATOMY OF LITIGATION

Judy Johnson [claimant or Johnson] filed her Form 3 for cumulative-trauma injury occasioned by on-the-job stress. The trial tribunal heard the case on February 17,1994 and entered its order denying the claim on February 28. A copy of the tribunal’s memorial was sent to the…