Taylor v. Southern Engineering Construction Co.

Plaintiff institutes this suit for compensation under the Employers’ Liability Act (Act No. 20 of 1914, as amended) of Louisiana, claiming to be totally disabled due to an injury received while working for defendant and performing duties necessary to his employment. Defendant denies that plaintiff was injured while in the employ of it, denies that he is disabled, and, if he is disabled, that it was brought about by causes other than those alleged by plaintiff.

Plaintiff prayed for judgment for 65 per cent of his wages for a period of not more than 400 weeks. The lower court rendered judgment…