Legal Opinion

Wilkerson v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided March 30, 2004No. 03-CA-1353Published

1Opinion of the Court

| JAMES L. CANNELLA, Judge.

The Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., appeals from a summary judgment in a workers’ compensation dispute filed by the Plaintiff, Dora Wilkerson, for reinstatement of benefits, penalties and attorney’s fees. We affirm.

The Plaintiff injured her back and ankles in the course and scope of her employment on December 14, 1999. The injuries occurred when the bottom of a box of battery packages collapsed as the Plaintiff lifted it, spilling the packages and causing the Plaintiff to twist her body to avoid the falling batteries. The Defendant paid workers’ compensation…

2Cases cited12 opinions

Miles v. FD Shay Contractor, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1993
Mitchell v. Terrebonne Parish School Bd.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2003
Bass v. SERVICE PIPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1974
City of Jennings v. ClayLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1998
Green v. Liberty Mutual Insurance CompanyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1966

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