Johnson v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

DOMENGEAUX, Judge.

Plaintiff, Morgan Johnson, filed this suit for workmen’s compensation benefits, penalties, and attorney’s fees, alleging that he had injured his back while in the course and scope of his employment with defendant’s insured, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The trial court found plaintiff to be totally and permanently disabled and rendered judgment accordingly, awarding him the sum of $49.00 per week for the duration of his disability, not to exceed 500 weeks, plus medical expenses and costs, but rejecting his demand for penalties and attorney’s fees. Defendant appealed that…