Barnes v. Tulane Medical Center

JiPLOTKIN, Judge.

Plaintiff Donnie Barnes appeals a judgment denying his claim for worker’s compensation benefits against defendant Tulane Medical Center. We affirm.

•Facts

Mr. Barnes was employed by Tulane Medical Center as a “mechanic,” doing painting and carpentry work, from 1980 until 1990. On January 21, 1982, Mr. Barnes fell off a ladder, injuring his knee. Dr. Michael Brunet of Tulane Medical Center treated Mr. Barnes for that injury; the treatment included a lateral meniscectomy and resulted in a 15 to 20 percent disability in Mr. Barnes’ left knee. After being off work for about 18…