LaCour v. Lankford Co., Inc.

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice BENAVIDES.

Appellant, Patrick LaCour, appeals from a final summary judgment rendered in favor of appellee, Lankford Company, Inc. By four issues, LaCour argues that he complied with the notice provisions and is entitled to reinstatement and backpay under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. See 33 U.S.C. §§ 901-950. We reverse and remand.

I. Background

LaCour was employed by Lankford Company as a sandblaster and painter. On March 12, 2004, LaCour was working on an offshore drilling platform, sometimes known as a “rig,” in the Gulf of Mexico. Lankford…