Thymes v. Ampco Plastics

SAMUEL, Judge.

This is a suit for total and permanent disability benefits and penalties and attorney fees under the Louisiana Workmen’s Compensation Act. Named defendants in her petition are plaintiff’s employer, Amp-co Plastics, and its insurer, “The ABC Insurance Co.”. Plaintiff alleges she was injured in an accident which occurred on February IS, 1973 in the course and scope of her employment for Ampco, a manufacturer of bathroom fixtures, cabinet doors, etc.

Plaintiff’s position, known as a filer and cleaner, required her to file smooth the edges of the doors and clean them with solvent.…