Legal Opinion
Lowe v. Skyjacker Suspensions
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided March 3, 2010No. 45,058-WCAPublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPeatross, J.
liThe workers’ compensation judge (“WCJ”) granted the employer’s motion for involuntary dismissal at the close of claimant’s case, dismissing the case with prejudice. The WCJ found that the claimant had failed to meet her burden of proving that a work-related accident had occurred. The claimant now appeals. For the reasons stated herein, we affirm.
FACTS
The claimant, Teresa D. Lowe, was employed as an order checker in the shipping department of Skyjacker Suspensions (“Skyjacker”). Ms. Lowe’s duties included checking pallets of parts used in lift kits for four-wheel drive vehicles to ensure…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Bruno v. Harbert Intern. Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1992
- Lubom v. LJ Earnest, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1991
- Shelton v. WallLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1993
- Silva v. CalkLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1997
- King of Hearts, Inc. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1995
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3Cited by9 opinions
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- Atkins v. City of ShreveportLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2010
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