Legal Opinion
Harris v. City of Bastrop
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided January 14, 2015No. 49,534-WCAPublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGarrett, J.
hln this workers’ compensation ease, the claimant, Steven Harris, appeals from a judgment denying his claims for underpayment of benefits and for permanent total disability (“PTD”) benefits, as well as penalties and attorney fees. We affirm.
FACTS
In 1991, the claimant began working as a fireman for the City of Bastrop (“the City”). He injured his left knee at work in 1992 or 1993, but returned to his job following several surgeries. On June 1, 2001, he injured his right knee while removing a smouldering mattress from a house after a fire. From June 1, 2001 to June 1, 2002, the claimant…
2Cases cited23 opinions
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3Cited by15 opinions
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