Legal Opinion
Kennedy v. Calcasieu Paper Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided May 26, 1972No. 3857PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MILLER, Judge.
Defendant Calcasieu Paper Company, Inc., appeals the trial court award of total and permanent disability workmen’s compensation benefits to plaintiff Denny C. Kennedy. We affirm.
It is admitted that Kennedy suffered a job related accident and that he is totally and permanently disabled. The sole issue is whether the disability stems from the accident or his pre-existing arthritic condition.
The accident occurred on December 21, 1969 when Kennedy stepped through a grating injuring his right knee. He was seen the same day by Dr. A. B. Osborn, a general practitioner and the company…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Williams v. Hudson EastSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1972
- Clement v. Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New YorkLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1969
- Parish v. Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New YorkLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1960
- Johnson v. Employers Mut. Liability Ins. Co. of Wis.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1971
3Cited by7 opinions
- Horn v. Vancouver Plywood Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1975
- Roberson v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1975
- Andrews v. Pine Hill Wood Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1983
- Marcotte v. Atlas Construction Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1976
- Loyd v. Atlas Construction Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1976
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