BENNETT v. SPEEDWAY SUPERAMERICA, L.L.C.

No. 2001 CA 0710.

807 So.2d 288 (2001)

Joyce K. BENNETT v. SPEEDWAY SUPERAMERICA, L.L.C.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit.

Writ Denied February 8, 2002.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gordon T. Herrin, Rykert O. Toledano, Jr., Covington, Counsel for Plaintiff-Appellee Joyce K. Bennett.

Richard C. Ely, Jr., Collins C. Rossi, Metairie, Counsel for Defendant-Appellant Speedway SuperAmerica, L.L.C.

Before: CARTER, C.J., PARRO, and CLAIBORNE, JJ.


CLAIBORNE, Judge.

This appeal arises out of a disputed claim for workers' compensation benefits. The sole issue for review is whether or not the claimant met her burden of proof that she had suffered an injury by accident in the course and scope of her employment.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Claimant, Joyce K. Bennett, alleged she injured her back while descending a step stool at work. At the time of the injury, Ms. Bennett was employed by the defendant...

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