Facundus v. State, Department of Health & Human Resources

ELLIS, Judge:

This is a suit by Leola M. Facundus for Workmen’s Compensation benefits allegedly due as the result of an accident in which she fell and aggravated a pre-existing back injury. Defendants are the State of Louisiana, Department of Health and Human Resources, and Rockwood Insurance Company, its insurer. After filing answer, the State and Rockwood filed a third party petition, impleading Levelle Fortenberry, Michael W. Dufrene and Canal Insurance Company, and asking for indemnity or contribution, in the event plaintiff should prevail herein.

According to the third party petition, Mrs.…