Legal Opinion
Armstrong v. Gulf States Fishing & Rental Tools, Inc.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided October 13, 1976No. 7644PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SAMUEL, Judge.
This is an appeal from a judgment dismissing plaintiff’s suit for total and permanent disability benefits, penalties and attorney’s fees under the provisions of the Louisiana Workmen’s Compensation Act.
The industrial accident occurred on July 10, 1972 when plaintiff, a fishing tool operator,1 stepped on a nail which lodged in his left heel causing osteomyelitis, necessitating an operation, and resulting in an 8% permanent partial disability of the left leg. Plaintiff was paid compensation in the sum of $3,969 and medical payments in the amount of $4,727 through January 29, 1974,…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Glidden v. Alexandria Concrete CompanySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1962
- Holmes v. Morville Plantation, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1975
- Dupard v. M & C CONSTRUCTION CO.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1975
- Lacour v. Highlands Insurance Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1971
3Cited by4 opinions
- Newell v. United States Fid. & Guar. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1979
- Mayes v. Louisiana-Pacific Corp.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1980
- Rushing v. Insurance Co. of North AmericaLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1980
- Armstrong v. Gulf States Fishing & Rental Tools, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1977