Francis v. Home Furniture Co.

AMY, Judge.

hAlleging that he suffered various injuries in the course and scope of his employment, the claimant sought workers’ compensation benefits. The employer filed an exception of prescription. After a hearing, the workers’ compensation judge found that the claimant’s action had prescribed and dismissed the case. The claimant appeals. For the following reasons, we affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

The record indicates that the claimant, Donald Lee Francis, was employed by the defendant, Home Furniture Company, between August 10, 2012, and May 27, 2013. On December 16, 2014, Mr.…