Granite Construction Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

HULL, J.

Petitioners Granite Construction Company (Granite) and RSKCo seek review of a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (Board) awarding additional benefits to respondent Carl D. McReynolds (McReynolds) for new and further disability. Petitioners contend McReynolds did not submit a timely claim for new and further disability; thus the Board lacked jurisdiction to issue the award. We agree and annul the Board’s decision.

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

On September 12, 1990, McReynolds injured his back and legs while working as a cement mason for Granite. At the time, Granite’s…