McConnell v. Givens Timber Co.

SEXTON, Judge.

This worker’s compensation suit brought by Donnie McConnell against his employer, Givens Timber Company, Inc., and its insurer, Protective Casualty Insurance Company, was dismissed on an exception of prematurity due to plaintiff’s failure to follow the administrative resolution procedures of the Louisiana Worker’s Compensation statutes. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiff’s petition alleges that on March 26, 1986, the plaintiff-appellant, Donnie McConnell, sustained severe injuries while operating a pulpwood loader in the course and scope of his employment with defendant, Givens…