Houston v. Louisiana Land & Exploration Co.

This is a workmen's compensation case.

On November 7, 1979, while he was an employee of Louisiana Land Exploration Company, the claimant injured his left knee while he was at work. The company paid to the claimant scheduled member disability benefits to his left knee of twenty-five (25%) percent, and certain medical benefits.

After surgery was performed on his knee in February 1980, the claimant fell in his back yard, injuring his back. The claimant went to a Dr. Abendan and complained that he had "twisted his ankle" and fallen in his yard.

In March 1981 the claimant suffered another fall and…