Ware v. Blue Grass Liquor Co.

BOLIN, Judge.

The lower court rendered judgment for plaintiff for total and permanent disability benefits under the Louisiana Workmen’s Compensation Act but denied his claim for penalties and attorney’s fees. Plaintiff’s employer and the latter’s compensation insurer appeal. Plaintiff answers the appeal reurging his claim for penalties and attorney’s fees.

The primary issue is whether plaintiff is totally and permanently disabled within the meaning of the Workmen's Compensation Act. (La.R.S. 23:1021 et seq.).

*894Sylvester Ware was employed by Blue Grass Liquor Company to stack cases of whiskey…