Civil Claim for Worker's Car Accident Dismissed as Untimely

A Louisiana appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s civil claims arising from a work-related car accident as time-barred. Case: Leteff v. Estate of Yocum, No. 56,672-CA, 02/25/2026, published. Facts: Donald Coleman and Jason Leteff worked for the Franklin Parish Police Jury. Coleman was riding as a passenger in a vehicle driven by Jason Leteff in November 2021 when they were rear-ended by a vehicle driven by Trebor Yocum. Coleman and Leteff were acting in the course and scope of their employment when the accident occurred. Procedural history: In November 2022, Leteff ...