Roy v. Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc.

LABORDE, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant, Anna Belle Roy, brought this worker’s compensation suit against her former employer, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc., defendant-appellee. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant on the grounds that the claim had prescribed. From this ruling plaintiff appeals. We reverse.

FACTS

Ms. Roy was employed by defendant on February 28, 1984, when she allegedly injured her wrist while she was washing dishes. Plaintiff received worker’s compensation benefits for that injury until March 13, 1985. Defendant did not, however, report the injury to the…