Lee v. Union Carbide Corp.

DUFRESNE, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the trial court in which an employee was denied compensation benefits pursuant to the Louisiana Workmen’s Compensation Act, LSA-R.S. 23:1031.

Plaintiff, Steve Lee, had been employed as a production technician by defendant, Union Carbide Corporation at Taft, Louisiana when he allegedly injured his right knee on defendant’s property while participating in a softball game and picnic. Plaintiff contends that his injury is work-related, however, the trial court did not agree and refused to award workmen’s compensation benefits.

Plaintiff appeals…