Lott v. Reintjes Industrial Services of Louisiana, Inc.

ALFORD, Judge.

This is an action for worker’s compensation benefits and statutory penalties and attorney fees under the Louisiana Worker’s Compensation Act. Following a trial on the merits, the trial court rendered judgment dismissing the claims of plaintiff/appellant, Tommy Lott.

FACTS

In its written reasons for judgment, the trial court accurately summarized the following facts and medical testimony:

Mr. Lott claims that on July 28, 1983, he was standing on a scaffold laying kiln brick when his foot skidded and he felt a pop in his neck and immediate stiffness. He testified that he was reaching…