Jones v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

SAVOY, Judge.

This is a workmen’s compensation suit filed by plaintiff against his former employer, Cotton Brothers Baking Company, and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, the insurer of his former employer, for total and permanent disability. He also prayed for the maximum medical expenses allowed under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, and for penalties and attorney’s fees.

Defendants filed an answer denying that plaintiff was entitled to benefits under the compensation act; that he did not suffer an accident while working for his former employer; and that plaintiff was discharged…