Hernandez v. Asap Emp't Serv., Inc.

In this workers' compensation proceeding, Benny Hernandez appeals a judgment sustaining peremptory exceptions of prescription and res judicata , and dismissing his claims against Xcel Erectors, Inc. with prejudice. We affirm.

On September 16, 2014, Hernandez was injured while working at a plant in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Hernandez, represented by counsel, filed a disputed claim for compensation against his employer, ASAP Employment Services, Inc., and ASAP's insurer, Louisiana Construction and Industry Self Insurers Fund ("LCI"). The parties negotiated a settlement, which was approved by…