Grenz v. Fire and Cas. of Connecticut

Samuel J. Grenz appeals from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Court which affirmed the Montana Department of Labor and Industry’s decision that Grenz’s occupational disease claim was barred by the statute of limitations as set forth in § 39-72-403, MCA (1985). We affirm.

The issue on appeal is whether the Workers’ Compensation Court erred in concluding that Grenz’s occupational disease claim, filed in 1992, was barred by the two-year statute of limitations contained in § 39-72-403, MCA (1985).

FACTS

On August 22, 1984, Grenz injured his right elbow while working on a steel railing for his…