Fontenot v. Hanover Ins. Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
1Opinion of the Court
385 So.2d 238 (1980)
Marjorie FONTENOT
v.
HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY.
No. 66425.
Supreme Court of Louisiana.
June 23, 1980.
Christopher B. Fruge, Fruge & Vidrine, Ville Platte, for plaintiff-applicant.
Keith M. Borne, Allen, Gooch & Bourgeois, Lafayette, for defendant-respondent.
DENNIS, Justice.[*]
The issue presented by this case is whether an employer or his insurer is entitled to reimbursement for medical expenses paid under the workers' compensation statute out of his employee's judgment against a third party tortfeasor for damages for her pain and suffering. We conclude that the court of appeal…
Also in this document: Dissent.
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