LaCoste v. J. Ray McDermott & Co.

McCALEB, Justice.

The question for decision in this matter Is whether or not a workman is entitled to recover compensation benefits for total and permanent disability as a result of contraction of an occupational disease, to wit, silicosis, in spite of continued satisfactory performance of all duties of his job with the same employer.

Plaintiff, a sandblaster and painter, seeks recovery of compensation 1 on the theory that he has become totally and permanently disabled as the result of silicosis contracted during his employment. Defendant and its insurer deny plaintiff is suffering from…