Motton v. Raymond International Builders, Inc.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
SCHOTT, Chief Judge.
In this worker’s compensation case the trial court found that plaintiff was entitled to benefits for temporary total disability and that defendants, Raymond International, the employer and its insurer, were arbitrary and capricious in terminating benefits. The court awarded penalties and attorney fees. Both sides have appealed, defendants contending plaintiff is not disabled and, in any event, they were not arbitrary and capricious in terminating benefits; and plaintiff claiming he is permanently disabled and entitled to an increase in attorney fees. The principal issue is…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Kreider v. Schulin's Appliance ServiceLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1988
- Johnson v. DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSP. CO.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1986
- Lupo v. State, Division of the Administration, Office of Risk ManagementLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1988
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- Lewis v. Malone & Hyde, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1993
- Motton v. Raymond International BuildersSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1990