Heard v. Conrad

Waite, Judge.

This matter presents a timely appeal of summary judgment granted in favor of appellees in the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas. The trial court concluded that appellant had failed to file his occupational disease claim within the statutory period.

It is clear from the record that this matter was ripe for summary judgment as all parties agree on the following relevant facts: George Heard, appellant, voluntarily retired from his employment with the Eichleay Corporation in October 1982. On March 31, 1993, appellant was diagnosed with and began treating for asbestosis and chronic…