Burns v. Kenworth Motor Truck Co.

FORET, Judge.

Donald Wayne Burns was injured while employed as a truck driver by PIE Nationwide, Inc. (formerly Ryder/PIE Nationwide, Inc., hereinafter referred to as PIE). Burns subsequently died as a result of his injuries. This suit was filed on behalf of Jacqueline Bums, Bums’ widow, and his heirs against numerous defendants, including PIE. PIE filed a motion for summary judgment on the basis that they, as Burns’ employer, were immune from tort liability by virtue of the Louisiana Worker’s Compensation Act. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of PIE and plaintiffs appeal. We…