Leopaul v. Acadiana Granite & Marble

JjWOODARD, Judge.

Acadiana appeals the WCJ’s determination that Mr. Leopaul did not forfeit his claim to workers’ compensation benefits under La.R.S. 23:1208. We affirm the WCJ’s ruling.

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The claimant, Mr. Gilfred Leopaul, was driving a company truck in the course and scope of his employment with Acadiana Granite & Marble (Acadiana) when he was involved in a head-on collision. Initially, he complained of injuries to his entire left side, and his middle and lower back. By the time of trial, his primary complaint concerned, only, his left knee.

The accident occurred on September 19,…