Halphen v. St. Mary Sugar Cooperative, Inc.

TATE, Judge.

This suit for workmen’s compensation benefits was dismissed after trial on the merits on the ground that it was not proven plaintiff Halphen had any residual disability resulting from the accident of January 8, 1955. Following plaintiff’s appeal; he died; his widow and children were substituted as parties plaintiff by stipulation of counsel.

In the course of his employment, Halphen was involved in an automobile accident-*913He was thrown forward, knocking his knees against the dashboard, his chest against the steering wheel, allegedly suffering a flexing injury of the spine, and also…