Williams v. Westdale Corporation

Defendant's primary business is that of farming. It operates a plantation in Red River Parish, known as Westdale, on which is located a cotton gin. Plaintiff was employed by defendant as a farm hand at a daily wage. While driving one of defendant's tractors from one field to another, he was injured when the tractor turned over. His left leg had to be amputated above the knee.

Plaintiff sues in tort to recover damages resulting from the accident and, in the alternative, for workmen's compensation on the basis of permanent total disability. Defendant denies liability on each demand. It…