Legal Opinion
City of Bossier City v. Colvin
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided May 19, 2010No. 45,278-WCAPublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
_JjThe City of Bossier City appeals a judgment of the Office of Workers’ Compensation awarding a former Bossier City firefighter, Roy Lee Colvin, medical expenses under the Firefighters’ Heart and Lung Act, La. R.S. 33:2581 (“the Act”). Colvin answers the appeal, seeking indemnity benefits, a penalty and attorney fee. For the reasons expressed, we affirm.
Factual Background
Colvin began his career with the Bossier City Fire Department in 1972. He worked several years as a firefighter before moving to the Fire Prevention Division. Both in operations and fire prevention he was exposed to much…
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