Anderson v. Bill Morris Construction Co.

Green, J.;

This workers compensation case involves an appeal by Bill Morris Construction Co., Inc., (Morris Construction) and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (Fireman’s Fund) from a decision of the Workers Compensation Board (Board) dismissing their ap*604plication for review as untimely. On appeal, they contend that the 10-day deadline under K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 44-551(b)(l) and K.A.R. 51-18-2 should be extended based on K.S.A. 77-613(e) and K.S.A. 60-205(b). In the alternative, they argue that the deadline should be extended based on excusable neglect. We disagree and affirm.

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