Levesque v. Bronze Craft Corp.

The first issue which we shall consider is whether the plaintiffs’ claims are barred because of failure to give notice as required by RSA 281:17 (supp).

This section provides: “No want, defect or inaccuracy of a notice shall be a bar to the maintenance of proceedings unless the employer proves that he is prejudiced by such want, defect or inaccuracy; but claims shall be barred under this chapter unless said notice is given to the employer within one year from the date of the accident . . . .” RSA 281:16 (supp), which also has a bearing, provides in substance that no proceedings such as are…