Laborde v. Liberty Mutual Insurance

SAVOY, Judge.

Plaintiff was injured in the course and scope of her employment on October 22, 1964, while employed by Baker’s Shoe Store defendant’s insured. Defendant paid plaintiff workmen’s compensation benefits at the rate of $35.00 per week from the date of the accident through September 17, 1965, in the sum of $1,645.00, and maximum medical payments provided under the compensation act, namely $2,500.00

After a trial on the merits, the trial court found plaintiff totally and permanently disabled, and awarded plaintiff maximum compensation under the act. Claim for attorney’s fees and…