Bowers v. Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada

I, PICKETT, Judge.

The Plaintiff, Jeffery Bowers, appeals a judgment of the trial court finding in favor of the Defendant, Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, and denying his petition for long term disability. For the following reasons, we reverse and render.

FACTS

The Plaintiff, Jeffrey Bowers, began employment at Louisiana State University (L.S.U.) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on January 14, 1980. Mr. Bowers worked at the physical plant during his employment at L.S.U. and performed mostly heavy manual labor. His duties included using an outfront rotary motor, routine maintenance, hauling…