Chauvin v. Louisiana Power & Light Co.

ODOM, Justice.

This is an action brought by plaintiff against defendant to recover damages for the death of her son, who is alleged to have been electrocuted on October 8, 1930, through the gross fault and negligence of defendant’s agents and employees. At the time of his death, plaintiff’s son was an employee of the E-Z Opener Bag Company, and plaintiff sued for and obtained judgment for compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Acts. See Mrs. Marie Chauvin v. American Mutual Liability Insurance Co., 17 La. App. 187, 134 So. 450.

Defendant excepted to plaintiff’s petition in this case on…