Legal Opinion
Knight v. Imperial Trading Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided May 29, 2019No. 19-CA-41Published
1Opinion of the CourtChaisson, J.
In this Workers' Compensation case, Sondier Knight appeals a judgment sustaining an exception of prescription filed by Imperial Trading Company ("Imperial"), which dismissed Ms. Knight's claim with prejudice. For the reasons set forth herein, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.
FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On April 26, 2017, Ms. Knight presented herself to the West Jefferson Medical Center emergency room with complaints of left *809arm, shoulder and chest pain. According to the doctor's notes from that visit, these injuries were sustained at work and were the result of "lifting or pulling a…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Winford v. Conerly Corp.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 2005
- Swearingen v. Air Products & Chemical, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1986
- Palazola v. IMC Consulting Engineers, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2016
- Roussell v. V.J. Rollo Security Service, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2010
- Eugene-Robinson v. E. Jefferson Gen. Hosp.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2017