Agilus Health v. Dresser, Inc.

DAVID E. CHATELAIN, * Judge Pro Tem.

hThe appellee, Agilus Health, Inc., moves to dismiss the suspensive appeal of the appellants, Dresser, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and to convert their appeal to a devolutive appeal. The appellee contends that the appellants posted their suspensive appeal bond untimely. Finding that the posting of the bond was timely in accordance with La. R.S. 23:1310.5, we deny the motion to dismiss.

Following trial of this matter, the workers’ compensation judge (WCJ) rendered a money judgment against the appellants, finding that the appellee had been…