Rattliff v. Diamond Crystal Salt Co.

GUIDRY, Judge.

This is a suit for workmen’s compensation benefits. The determinative issue raised in this appeal involves the application and constitutionality of LSA-R.S. 23:1209.

On July 15, 1970, the plaintiff received a head injury while working for Diamond Crystal Salt Company. After a six month period of convalescence, during which time workmen’s compensation benefits were paid, the plaintiff resumed work and his duties in full with Diamond Crystal Salt Company. On July 9, 1975, almost five years later, after reporting for work petitioner suffered an epileptic seizure. On July 6, 1976,…