Savin v. T. Smith & Sons, Inc.

JANVIER, J.'

Plaintiff, a laborer employed as a longshoreman, alleges that in the course of his employment he sustained an injury to his right shoulder and, charging that as a result he is permanently totally disabled, he seeks compensation for 400 weeks at $20 per week, subject to a credit for 58 weeks, for which he has already received payment.

Defendant admits the accident occurred and that weekly payments were made as alleged, but refused to make further payments, asserting that plaintiff has completely recovered from, the original injury, and that his present condition is due solely…