Worker's Failure to Comply with Procedural Rules is Fatal to Appeal

The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker’s failure to provide proof he had timely filed his notice of appeal deprived the court of jurisdiction to review the merits of his claim. Case: Bradley v. Cumberland County, No. COA18-334, 11/20/2018, published. Facts and Procedural History: James A. Bradley worked for Cumberland County. In March 2017, a deputy workers’ compensation commissioner issued Bradley an award of benefits for an on-the-job injury. The county then sought review by the North Carolina Industrial Commission. After the commission reversed...