Great American Insurance Company v. William E. Cutrer and Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Company

BELL, Circuit Judge.

This is another ease brought under the Louisiana Direct Action Against Insurers Statute. LSA-R.S. 22:655. Appellee Cutrer filed suit to recover damages for serious injuries suffered when he fell down the exterior steps leading from the sidewalk to the basement of the Pine Tree Inn in Bogalusa, Louisiana, and was joined by Appellee Lumbermen’s Mutual Casualty Company, Workmen’s Compensation carrier for the employer of Mr. Cutrer, seeking recovery of benefits paid and to be paid Mr. Cutrer. Appellant, defendant below, was liability insurer of Pine Tree Inn Hotel, Inc.

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