Legal Opinion
Sykes v. Stout Drilling Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided October 27, 1960No. 9266PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BOLIN, Judge.
This suit arose out of a claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Act by Elbert S.Sykes against his employer, Stout Drilling Company, Inc., and his employer’s insurer, Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of Wisconsin.
Sykes, a 48 year old man, was engaged as a driller’s helper with Stout Drilling Co., Inc., and was so employed on January 18, 1957. There is no dispute that the plaintiff was struck in the eye by a clamp attached to a cable or “cat line”. This blow caused a detachment and lateral tear of the retina of plaintiff’s right eye.
The plaintiff continued to work on…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- Wright v. National Surety Corp.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1952
- Brannon v. Zurich General Accident & Liability Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1953
- Knispel v. Gulf States Utilities Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1932
- Carlino v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1940
- Stieffel v. Valentine Sugars, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1938
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3Cited by5 opinions
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- Braswell v. Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New YorkLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1961
- Smith v. Travelers Insurance Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1972