Edwards v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.

SAVOY, Judge ad hoc.

This suit arises under the Louisiana Workmen’s Compensation Act, LSA-R.S. 23:1021 et seq. Plaintiff filed suit against Aetna Casualty & Surety Company as the insurer of River Brands Rice Milling Company, Inc., for injuries allegedly resulting from an accident during the course and scope of his employment on or about July 5, 1955. Plaintiff prayed for total and permanent disability payments at the rate of $30 per week for a period not to exceed 400 weeks with interest and medical expenses.

Defendant filed an answer admitting the accident, but denied that plaintiff was…