Fontenot v. Travelers Insurance Co.

HOOD, Judge.

This is a workmen’s compensation suit instituted by Harry Fontenot against The Travelers Insurance Company, the latter being the insurer of Edward Fusilier. Judgment was rendered by the trial court in favor of plaintiff, and defendant has appealed.

The sole issue presented is whether plaintiff was performing services in the course of his employer’s trade, business or occupation at the time he sustained the disabling injury.

The accident occurred on February 24, 1969. Fontenot at that time was engaged in painting the roof of a residence building owned by Edward Fusilier. While on the…