Tinnon v. C. Hager & Sons Hinge Manufacturing Co.

SOUTHWICK, P.J., for the Court:

¶ 1. Margaret Ann Tinnon’s claim for benefits was denied by the Workers’ Compensation Commission. The Washington County Circuit Court dismissed her appeal, after having found that it was untimely filed. On appeal to this Court, Tin-non argues that she had not been properly notified of the final decision by the Commission. We disagree with that argument and affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. Tinnon claims that on November 6, 1996, she injured herself while working for C. Hager & Sons Hinge Manufacturing Company. After working for two hours, she left early to go to the doctor. She…