Maitlen v. Getty Oil Co‪.‬

This workmens compensation case requires us to determine (1) whether a dismissal without prejudice on the ground the complaint is premature is a final, appealable order, and (2) whether NMSA 1978, Section 52-1-69, prohibiting claims by workers who are receiving maximum compensation benefits applies to vocational rehabilitation benefits. We hold that a dismissal without prejudice may be appealed and Section 52-1-69 does not not apply to vocational rehabilitation benefits.