Saltalamacchia v. Strachan Shipping Corp.

SAMUEL, Judge.

This is a suit for workmen’s compensation benefits for total and permanent disability resulting from a heart attack. Defendant filed a plea of prescription and answered, alternatively denying liability. There was judgment in the district court awarding plaintiff $35.00 per week beginning June 29, 1959, for the duration of his disability not to exceed 400 weeks (total and permanent disability benefits), with interest at 5% per annum on each past due installment from its due date until paid, 12% penalties on the amount of the award plus penalty attorney fees in the amount of…