Worker's Claim for COVID-19 Infection Dismissed as Untimely

A Louisiana appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s claim for a COVID-19 infection, finding it was time-barred. Case: Linn v. Ouachita Parish Police Jury, No. 55,480-WCA, 04/10/2024, published. Facts: Montreal Linn worked for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury through a government grant program. He was employed as a sanitation worker at two recreation centers in Monroe. Linn allegedly contracted COVID-19 in October 2021. He missed 12 days of work and then spent a week on modified duty before returning to full duty. Linn was terminated in December 2021. He contacted mult...