Chambers v. International Paper Co.

Andree Layton Roaf, Judge.

Appellant Booker T. Chambers appeals from a ruling by the Workers’ Compensation Commission that his asbestosis claim, filed more than three years after his retirement on permanent disability due to other causes, was barred by the three-year statute of limitations applicable to asbestosis and silicosis claims. We affirm the Commission’s ruling.

Chambers was employed by the appellee, International Paper Company (“IP”), for thirteen years. During this employment, he suffered from high blood pressure, a heart condition, arthritis, and diabetes. The record reflects that…