Trimble v. Hadco Services, Inc.

JjLUCIEN C. BERTRAND, Jr., Judge Pro Tem.

This appeal arises from an alleged work-related accident which occurred in May of 1992. The claimant, Larry Trimble, filed suit against his employer, HADCO Services, Inc., for worker’s compensation benefits and medical expenses incurred after he injured his back while moving pipe at a job site. Finding insufficient proof of the occurrence of an accident, the hearing officer dismissed the suit, and Trimble has appealed. We reverse and render a decision on the merits.

In his reasons for judgment, the hearing officer determined that Trimble had not met his…