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Armstrong v. Louisiana Federation of Teachers PEG/FUSE Organizing Project

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided May 19, 2010No. 45,125-WCAPublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtDrew, J.

hBurnette Armstrong appeals a judgment granting the exception of prescription and dismissing her workers’ compensation claim for indemnity benefits.

We affirm.

FACTS

Burnette Armstrong injured her back and neck in a May 30, 2002, automobile accident while working as a union recruiter for the Louisiana Federation of Teachers *1136PEG/FUSE Organizing Project (“LFT”). Armstrong received medical benefits from her employer for treatment of her injury, but continued working until July of 2008, when she underwent back surgery. She was last paid by LFT on January 2, 2009.

Armstrong filed a disputed claim for…

2Cases cited8 opinions

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  3. Krieg v. Krieg Bros. Terrazzo Co., Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1994
  4. Bledsoe v. Willowdale Country ClubLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1994
  5. Heymann v. Dixie Leasing CorporationLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1971

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3Cited by2 opinions

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