Louisiana Court of Appeal May 9, 2003, No. 2002 CA 1786 (Prestwood v. City of Slidell)

CARTER, C. J.

Plaintiff, Marlin R. Prestwood, appeals the dismissal of his claim for workers’ compensation benefits. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

At the time of his alleged injury, plaintiff was a 67-year-old equipment operator for the City of Slidell (employer). He alleges that he suffered an injury to his left hip and leg on Friday, July 27, 2001, while operating a backhoe machine for his employer.