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KIRKLAND v. RIVERWOOD INTERN. USA, INC.

No. 26741-CA.

658 So.2d 715 (1995)

Roger KIRKLAND, Plaintiff-Appellant-Appellee, v. RIVERWOOD INTERNATIONAL USA, INC., Defendant-Appellee-Appellant.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Second Circuit.

June 21, 1995.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Graydon K. Kitchens, III, Minden, for Roger Kirkland.

Charles S. Smith, Monroe, John M. Frazier, Shreveport, for Riverwood USA, Inc.

John M. Frazier, Shreveport, for Insurance Company of North America.

Before MARVIN, NORRIS, LINDSAY, HIGHTOWER and BROWN, JJ.

BROWN, Judge.

Plaintiff filed this tort action against the owner of a paper products mill to recover for injuries sustained as a contract laborer. Claiming tort immunity under Louisiana's Workers' Compensation law, defendant was granted summary judgment. Plaintiff and his intervening workers' compensation provider appeal. For the reasons assigned below, we reverse and remand.

FACTS

Defendant, Riverwood International USA, Inc. ("Riverwood"), is engaged...

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