Flynn v. Uninsured Employers' Fund

¶1 Petitioner William H. Flynn appeals from the Order of the Montana Workers’ Compensation Court denying both his Petition for Hearing and Motion for Reconsideration. We affirm.

¶2 We consider the following issue on appeal:

¶3 Does Rule 6(e), M.R.Civ.P., add three extra days to the ninety-day period provided by § 39-71-520, MCA (2001), for a claimant to request mediation following a determination by the Uninsured Employers’ Fund that is mailed to the claimant?

BACKGROUND

¶4 On July 25,2002, Petitioner William H. Flynn (Flynn) injured his back while lifting his employer, Dean Casterline…