Worker's 44-Year Old Comp Claim Can't Be Saved by Legislation Passed After Alleged Injury

The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s 44-year old claim for a wrist injury was time-barred and that it could not be saved by later-enacted legislation. Case: Campbell v. Newport News Shipbuilding, No. 0055-18-1, 07/17/2018, unpublished. Facts: Lawrence Campbell worked as a mechanic for the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. more than 46 years ago. He allegedly suffered an injury to his wrist in May 1972. He left his position with Newport the next month. Between 2016 and 2017, Campbell filed four workers’ compensation claims seeking benefits for the all...