BALLY'S GRAND HOTEL & CASINO v. Reeves

OPINION

Respondent Susan Reeves was working for appellant Bally’s Grand Hotel when she was involved in a non-industrial car accident in July of 1987. She was then involved in another car accident in September of 1988 when her car was hit by a fellow employee’s car in the Bally’s parking lot. Thus, this second accident was arguably an industrial injury.

Eight months after the date of the second car accident, Reeves filled out and filed a formal Employee Accident Report with Bally’s. Bally’s denied the claim on the grounds that it was untimely filed. The hearing officer affirmed Bally’s denial of…