Giusti Wine Co. v. Adams

In this workers’ compensation case, EBI seeks review of a decision of the Board determining that claimant’s request for hearing was not untimely.

On August 19,1985, EBI issued a denial of responsibility for claimant’s aggravation claim. It sent the letter by certified mail, return receipt requested, to claimant’s correct address. Claimant did not claim the letter, despite notices left by the post office on August 21 and 27. On October 29, 1985, employer sent a copy of the notice of denial through the regular mail. Claimant received it on November 4,1985. He filed a request for hearing on…