Honaker v. Trahan

GOTHARD, Judge.

The issue in this worker’s compensation case is whether plaintiff Brian M. Honaker’s claim for indemnity and medical benefits has prescribed. The trial judge maintained defendant’s exception of prescription and dismissed plaintiff’s suit. Plaintiff appeals; we affirm.

Brian Honaker contends that he was employed by defendant Glenn Trahan to install Sheetrock. He alleges that on April 26 or 27, 1986, while on the job, he slipped, fell and injured his back.

Honaker contends that he filed a claim for compensation with the Office of Worker’s Compensation on August 15, 1986. The record…