Lytell v. Strickland Transportation Co.

SARTAIN, Judge.

The sole issue presented on this appeal is one of law, involving the interpretation of Section 1333 of the Workmen’s Compénsation Act (La.R.S. 23:1333).

Plaintiff-appellant Joseph Lytell was injured in a work-related accident on January 6, 1975. He brought suit for workmen’s compensation benefits in October, 1975, against his employer, Strickland Transportation Co., Inc. (Strickland). Judgment for plaintiff was signed on March 17, 1977, granting him compensation based upon a finding of total and permanent disability. The award included medical and transportation expenses,…