Shepherd v. Fort Sherwood Apartments

LOTTINGER, Judge.

This is a suit ex delicto filed by Clara Mae Shepherd and Willie Shepherd against Fort Sherwood Apartments, a commercial partnership composed of C. C. Rushing, J. L. Tucker, Jr., et al. The petition was amended to plead coverage under Louisiana Workmen’s Compensation Act alternatively. From a judgment finding workmen’s compensation coverage, the defendants have appealed.

*299Mrs. Shepherd was employed as a maid by the defendants, and her primary duties consisted of general cleaning duties. She cleaned out the apartments that were vacant as well as the laundry room located within…