Legal Opinion
Hopson v. Garner Bros. Masonry Contractors, Inc.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided November 7, 1984No. 83-1038PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DOUCET, Judge.
Charles Hopson, plaintiff-appellant, instituted this suit against Garner Brothers Masonry Contractors, Inc., defendant-appel-lees, seeking workmen’s compensation benefits for his back disability. The trial court held that Mr. Hopson’s disability is not work-related and rejected the claim. Mr. Hopson perfected this appeal of the trial court’s judgment.
Mr. Hopson’s back problems began in 1969 while in Vietnam serving in the Army when he strained his back while loading shells for heavy artillery. Since this initial injury, Mr. Hopson has occasionally had problems with his back due…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Arceneaux v. DomingueSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1978
- Parks v. Insurance Co. of North AmericaSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1976
- Guidry v. SerignySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1979
- McCauley v. DrillingLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1979
3Cited by3 opinions
- Chevalier v. LH Bossier, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1993
- Malloy v. AT & T CONSUMER PRODUCTSLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1985
- Hopson v. Garner Bros. Masonry Contractors, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1984