Legal Opinion
Russell v. H & H Metal Contractors, Inc.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided June 1, 2011No. 11-27PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
AMY, Judge.
|! Finding that the claimant had suffered a work-related compensable injury and that the employer had inappropriately terminated benefits, the workers’ compensation judge awarded indemnity benefits, medical expenses, penalties, and attorney fees. The employer appeals. For the following reasons, we affirm, as amended. We award the claimant attorney fees for work performed on appeal.
Factual and Procedural Background
The employer, H & H Metal Contractors, Inc., is in the business of erecting metal buildings and sheds. The claimant, Dustin Russell, was employed by H & H as a helper. The…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- Gonzales v. Xerox Corp.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1975
- Grasser Contracting Co. v. City of New OrleansLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1927
- Resweber v. Haroil Const. Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1995
- Cangelosi v. OUR LADY OF LAKE REG. MED. CTR.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1990
- Ducote v. Louisiana Industries, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2008
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