Parker v. Kroger's, Inc.

CUTRER, Judge.

This is a workmen’s compensation suit. Defendant, Kroger Company, Inc. (Kroger), appeals the judgment of the trial court awarding Roland Parker benefits for temporary total disability, medical expenses arising from the work related injury, penalties and attorney’s fees.

The issues on appeal are: (1) Whether Kroger proved its affirmative defense of intoxication; and (2) whether plaintiff is entitled to penalties and attorney’s fees.

THE QUESTION OF INTOXICATION OF PLAINTIFF

Roland Parker brought this suit against his former employer, Kroger, for workmen’s compensation benefits due…