Schurlknight v. City of North Charleston

Justice MOORE:

This is a workers’ compensation case involving a repetitive trauma injury. 1 Petitioner Schurlknight (Claimant) sought benefits for noise-induced hearing loss. The single commissioner, the full commission, and the Court of Appeals 2 found his claim was barred by the two-year statute of limitations found in S.C.Code Ann. § 42-15-40 (Supp.2001). 3 We reverse and remand.

FACTS

The facts relevant to this issue are undisputed. Claimant worked as a fireman for more than twenty-four years. For most of this time he held the position of captain, requiring him to ride in the passenger seat…