Brown v. Southeast Louisiana Contractors of Norco, Inc.

LEDWARDS, Judge.

Claimant/appellant James D. Brown filed a claim for worker’s compensation, averring that as a result of his exposure to the toxic chemical sodium hydroxide he suffered acute injuries to his upper respiratory system and severe neurotoxicity and was disabled. Penalties and attorney fees for arbitrary and capricious refusal to pay compensation and medical benefits were also requested. His employer, Southeast Louisiana Contractors, disputed the claim. Following a trial, the court found the claim was without merit and dismissed the case. We affirm, finding that Mr. Brown failed to…