CAUSBY v. PERQUE FLOOR COVERING

No. 97-C-1235.

707 So.2d 23 (1998)

Dennis CAUSBY v. PERQUE FLOOR COVERING and Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

January 21, 1998.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Leslie M. Koch, Baton Rouge, for Applicant.

Joseph G. Albe, Metairie, for Respondent.


VICTORY, Justice.*

We granted a writ to determine whether Dennis Causby's claim for workers' compensation benefits has prescribed under La. R.S. 23:1209. After review of the record and the applicable law, we reverse the Fifth Circuit's holding that prescription was suspended and hold that Causby's claim has prescribed.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On March 11, 1993, Causby was injured during the course and scope of his...

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