Augustine v. Avoyelles Parish School Board

HOOD, Judge.

Merlin J. Augustine instituted this suit for workmen’s compensation benefits against Avoyelles Parish School Board. Judgment was rendered by the trial court in favor of plaintiff, and defendant has appealed. Plaintiff answered the appeal, demanding damages for a frivolous appeal and an award of penalties and attorney’s fees.

Defendant contends that the trial judge erred in holding that an accident occurred as alleged, and that plaintiff’s injury occurred during the course of his employment.

Augustine was working as a janitor for defendant in the Bethune High School, in Marksville,…