Opinion ID: 1703284
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Heading: Hilliard J. Matthews

Text: Hilliard J. Matthews, an employee of Martin Mills, Incorporated, developed a painful condition in his right wrist. Matthews was diagnosed as having de Quervain's disease and underwent surgery. Benefits were paid from May 2, 1990, until June 21, 1991 (with a four-month interruption). After benefits were terminated, Matthews' attorney filed a claim for compensation. Judgment was rendered against Matthews denying, with prejudice, any further benefits. The court of appeal affirmed that judgment. Matthews filed for modification of the adverse judgment based on a change in circumstances. The hearing officer concluded that res judicata barred Matthews' claim. The court of appeal reversed and remanded. Matthews v. Farley Industries, 95-49 (La.App. 3 Cir.5/3/95), 657 So.2d 191. A writ was granted to consider whether Matthews has a viable claim for modification of the adverse judgment under R.S. 23:1310.8(B). Matthews v. Farley Industries, 95-1387 (La.10/6/95), 661 So.2d 454.