Case ID: ri-dec_5/html/0127-03.html
Source: Caselaw Access Project
Author: {"author": "BLODGETT. P. J.", "license": "Public Domain", "url": "https://static.case.law/"}
Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

Frank Gollonio vs. Builders Iron Foundry
    W. C. Pet. No. 799.
    June 13, 1929.
   BLODGETT. P. J.

Heard upon motion to dismiss petition for eompensation under tlie Workmen’s Compensation Act.

For petitioner: Pettine, Godfrey & Cambio.

For respondent: Gardner, Moss & I-Iaslam.

Petitioner was injured October 10, 1025, ill tbe yard of respondent. Prom October 12, 1925, to December 8, 1925, he was incapacitated, during which time he received compensation totaling $128. December 9, 1925, petitioner returned to work and has since continued in the employ of respondent, and on the same date signed a release in full of all claims.

December 9, 1927, petitioner filed this petition, claiming additional compensation for the entire loss of vision in right eye, the same having reduced to 1-10 or less of normal vision with glasses for a period of 75 weeks.

In Keyworth vs. Atlantic Mills, 108 Atl. 81, this provision has been construed and indemnity refused.

The action for relief is a statutory action and as such strictly construed. Petition must be brought within two years after accident.

Menna vs. Mathewson, 48 R. I. 310.

Petition dismissed.