Roussel v. Colonial Sugars Co.

HIGGINS, Judge.

The plaintiff alleges that while employed by the defendant in the capacity of a carpenter and millwright he was injured' on June 11, 1930, resulting in permanent total disability, and that under the provisions of the Employer’s Liability Statute of the state (Act No. 20 of 1914, § 8, as amended) he is entitled to recover compensation for a period not exceeding 400 weeks, subject to certain credits for compensation received.

Defendant admits the hazardous employment and that plaintiff was injured and avers that he was paid compensation at the rate of $19.33 per week, representing…