Legal Opinion
McDermott v. Funel
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Decided May 4, 1971No. 50723PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TATE, Justice.
This is a suit for workmen’s compensation benefits. A mother sues her illegitimate son’s employer and insurer, alleging dependency. La.R.S. 23:1231. The trial court found her partially dependent and awarded $10 per week (the minimum allowable) for 400 weeks. The court of appeal reversed, finding dependency not proved. 235 So.2d 207 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1970). We granted certiorari. 256 La. 816, 239 So.2d 344 (1970).
The issues of this appeal relate to (1) the right of a dependent mother to receive workmen’s compensation benefits for the death of an illegitimate son, (2) the factual…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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- Fourcade v. Ryan Stevedoring Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1960
- Caddo Contracting Co. v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1953
- Archibald v. Employers' Liability Assur. Corp.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1942
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3Cited by16 opinions
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- Doyle v. United General Ins. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1984
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