Tipton v. ARCO Alaska, Inc.

COMPTON, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Paul Tipton appeals the superior court’s affirmance of the decision of the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) dismissing his workers’ compensation claim. The Board held that AS 23.30.110(c) barred Tipton’s claim because he failed to request a hearing within two years after an earlier hearing had been cancelled. We reverse.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

On April 23, 1984, Paul Tipton was severely injured while in the course of his employment with ARCO Alaska, Inc. As a result of his injury, Tipton received temporary total disability (TTD) benefits,…