Floyd v. Lawson

FRUGÉ, Judge.

Plaintiff, Bessie Melancon Floyd, a domestic servant in the employ of defendants, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Lawson, brought suit for personal injuries she incurred when she allegedly slipped and fell while going about her work at defendants’ home. Mrs. Floyd’s husband joined in the suit seeking recovery for loss of wages and medical expenses. Defendants’ liability insurer, Trinity Universal Insurance Company, was made a defendant to the suit.

After trial on the merits, plaintiffs’ suit was dismissed. From the adverse judgment plaintiffs take this appeal.

Plaintiffs’ principal contention…