Regulation Does Not Cut Off Carrier's Right to Reimbursement

The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled that an insurance company’s reimbursement claims against a public employer were not subject to the two-year limitations period set forth in an administrative regulation. Case: In re Gaines’ Case, No. 19-P-1475, 08/10/2020, published. Facts: Raymond Gaines worked for the Town of Adams. He suffered a fatal industrial accident in 1976. At the time, the town had workers’ compensation insurance with the Royal Insurance Co. Royal began paying weekly benefits to Gaines’ widow. Beginning in 1986, Royal also paid supplemental cost of...