Opinion ID: 1703284
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Heading: Lana Martin

Text: Lana Martin injured her right knee on April 10, 1989, and received worker's compensation benefits from her employer, Texaco, Inc., until April 17, 1991. After her benefits were terminated, Martin filed a compensation claim. The hearing officer determined that plaintiff was not disabled after April 17, 1991, and dismissed her suit with prejudice. The court of appeal affirmed. While the appeal was pending, plaintiff alleged that the weakened right knee caused her to fall and injure her left knee. Plaintiff filed a motion for modification of the judgment based upon a change of circumstances. The hearing officer dismissed the motion. The court of appeal affirmed the dismissal and granted Texaco's exception of no cause of action, holding that only a compensation award can be modified under R.S. 23:1310.8(B). Martin v. Texaco, 94-2412 (La.App. 1 Cir.5/5/95), 655 So.2d 549. A writ was granted to consider the conflict with the Third Circuit. Martin v. Texaco, 95-1796 (La.10/6/95), 661 So.2d 455.