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SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 97-C-1235 DENNIS CAUSBY versus PERQUE FLOOR COVERING AND LOUISIANA WORKERS' COMPENSATION CORPORATION

ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF APPEAL, FIFTH CIRCUIT, OFFICE OF WORKERS COMPENSATION DISTRICT 7

VICTORY, Justice* We granted a writ to determine whether Dennis Causby's claim for workers' compensation benefits has prescribed under La. R.S. 23:1209. After review of the record and the applicable law, we reverse the Fifth Circuit's holding that prescription was suspended and hold that Causby's claim has prescribed. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY On March 11, 1993, Causby was injured during the course and scope of his employment with Perque Floor Covering ("Perque") while he was lifting furniture. As a result of this accident, Causby underwent surgery to remove his left testicle on March 12, 1993. Causby was paid weekly workers' compensation benefits from March 19, 1993 through April 1, 1993. Medical benefits were also paid on behalf of Causby. Causby returned to work in April of 1993.

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Traylor, J., not on panel. Rule IV, Part 2,

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