Webb v. Turbex Construction Co.

PRICE, Judge.

David James Webb has appealed the judgment rejecting his claim against Tur-bex Construction Company and Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company for benefits under the workmen’s compensation statute.

The issues presented are whether the trial court committed manifest error in finding that plaintiff had not proven his disability resulted from an accidental injury while in the scope of his employment with Tur-bex, and secondly, if this issue is resolved favorably to plaintiff, is Arkla liable as a statutory employer of plaintiff.

We reverse the judgment denying benefits to plaintiff as against…