Schultz v. L. Mundet & Son, Inc.

JANVIER, Judge.

This suit is brought under the Louisiana Workmen’s Compensation Law (Act No. 20 of 1914 as amended). It has for its object the recovery of maximum compensation for the death of John Wellmeyer, deceased husband of plaintiff, who alleges that Wellmeyer died as the result of a burn on his right thumb received during the course of and incidental to his employment.

It is asserted that, in the wound caused by the bum, tetanus germs found a portal of entry and that, as a result, Wellmeyer became infected with tetanus, commonly called “lockjaw,” and died a few days later.

Defendant,…