Skrzysinski v. Swift Independent Packing Co.

LABORDE, Judge.

In this case, we consider whether plaintiff’s lawsuit was properly dismissed by the trial court on the grounds of abandonment pursuant to LSA-C.C.P. art. 561. We affirm the trial court’s decision.

FACTS

On January 7, 1983, plaintiff filed suit against his employer, Swift Independent Packing Company (Swift), and Crawford Insurance Company, alleging that he was injured, while in the course and scope of his employment, as a result of an intentional act committed by his employer.1 On March *23122, 1983, defendants filed an exception of no cause of action which was set for hearing on…