Hayward v. Commercial Union Insurance Co.

GUIDRY, Judge.

George Hayward, Jr. instituted this action for worker’s compensation against his former employer, Moore and Grant, Inc., and its worker’s compensation insurance company, Commercial Union Insurance Company, to recover benefits for a personal injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment. He alleged that the injury produced a permanent total disability of the right hand. He also sought penalties and attorney’s fees.

After trial on the merits, the trial court rendered judgment in favor of defendants and against plaintiff, finding that plaintiff was only entitled…