DeMoss v. A & M Wood Co.

HIGHTOWER, Judge.

Plaintiff here appeals a district court judgment sustaining dilatory exceptions and dismissing his suit for worker's compensation benefits. For the reasons expressed, we reverse and remand.

FACTS

On October 4, 1986, plaintiff, Ronnie Glen DeMoss, suffered a broken collar bone while in the course and scope of his employment as a logger with A & M Wood Company, Inc. A dispute regarding worker’s compensation arose, and on June 15, 1987, the Office of Worker’s Compensation (OWC) issued a recommendation that plaintiff be paid temporary total benefits from the date of the accident…