Claim of Maiello v. Electra Supply Co.

Appeal by the employer and its insurance carrier from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board excusing claimant’s late filing of his compensation claim (Workmen’s Compensation Law, § 18). In January of 1971 claimant, a shipping clerk, allegedly sustained a herniated disc while lifting a roll of wire at work. His claim for compensation was not, however, initiated until August 15, 1971, well beyond the 30 days allotted by section 18 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law. The board excused the statutory notice requirement and permitted the claim to be filed on the grounds that “claimant did…