Harris v. American Citadel

J^FITZSIMMONS, J.

On May 29, 2001, the Office of Workers’ Compensation granted a default judgment in favor of Janice Harris relative to a disputed claim for workers’ compensation against American Citadel Guard, Inc. and/or Wausau Insurance Company. American Citadel Guard, Inc. and Wausau Insurance Company appealed, asserting various assignments of error.

Louisiana Revised Statute 23:1316.1 specifically provides for a confirmation of judgment by default pursuant to the following directives:

A. A judgment by default on behalf of any party at interest must be confirmed by proof of the demand…