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This case concerns whether the applicant's workers' compensation claim was barred by the statute of limitations. The defendant, IKEA, argued the claim was untimely, but the Board found their actions constituted a breach of duty regarding statutory notice requirements. The Board determined the statute of limitations was tolled due to the defendant's prior failure to properly inform the applicant of his rights and subsequent erroneous statements advising the claim was too late. Therefore, the applicant's claim was permitted to proceed on its merits.
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This case concerns whether the applicant's workers' compensation claim was barred by the statute of limitations. The defendant, IKEA, argued the claim was untimely, but the Board found their actions constituted a breach of duty regarding statutory notice requirements. The Board determined the statute of limitations was tolled due to the defendant's prior failure to properly inform the applicant of his rights and subsequent erroneous statements advising the claim was too late. Therefore, the applicant's claim was permitted to proceed on its merits.
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