Dobler v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

ARMSTRONG, Judge.

Plaintiff sued for workers compensation. Defendant filed an exception of prescription which was maintained by the trial court. Plaintiff appeals. We affirm.

Plaintiff-Appellant, Conrad Dobler, was a professional football player. In 1978 Do-bler joined the New Orleans Saints Football team. As compensation for joining the team Dobler received a $60,000.00 signing bonus and entered into a contract at a salary of $115,000.00 to be paid in 16 weekly installments, ending in December of 1978.

Dobler injured his knee in the third game of the 1978 football season. He underwent surgery…