Dufrene v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.

SAMUEL, Judge.

On November 5, 1965 plaintiff’s hand was amputated while he was operating a machine cutting pipe in the course and scope of his employment. This suit for workmen’s compensation was filed on January 6, 1972. Defendants, compensation insurers of plaintiff’s employer, filed an exception of prescription of one year to the petition. After a hearing, there was judgment maintaining the exception and dismissing the suit. Plaintiff has appealed.

The exception was heard and disposed of solely on the pleadings, one plaintiff exhibit received in evidence (a photostatic copy of a defendant…