LaBauve v. Fireman's Fund American Insurance

SARTAIN, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant, as an apprentice welder, was injured as a result of a com-pensable accident which occurred on September 26, 1967. He continued to work for his employer until August 1, 1968 when he voluntarily quit. On October 31, 1968, (some thirteen months following the accident) plaintiff instituted this suit for maximum workmen’s compensation benefits. In his petition he alleged that the wages paid him by his employer between the dates of September 26, 1967 and August 1, 1968 were in lieu of compensation because his injury prevented him from performing his regular…