Renard v. Security Protection Services

liBYRNES, Judge.

In this worker’s compensation case, Security Protection Services (Security) appeals a judgment recognizing an illegitimate, posthumous child as a dependent for purposes of the compensation act and awarding benefits.

We reverse.

Clarence B. Renard (decedent) died in an automobile accident on April 21, 1994. Daphne Mearis, on behalf of her minor child, Breanna Letrelle Renard, sued Security, the decedent’s employer, claiming that as the decedent’s child and dependent1, Breanna was entitled to death benefits pursuant to LSA-R.S. 23:1231. Security opposed Ms. Mearis’ claim denying…