Bellard v. South La. Contractors, Inc.

DOUCET, Judge.

Plaintiff, Alcin Bellard, while in the employ of South Louisiana Contractors, Inc., slipped and fell on July 26, 1985 while attempting to get a water cooler out of the back of a truck. As a result of the accident, plaintiff severely injured his back.

Subsequent to the accident, plaintiff submitted his claim to the Department of Labor, Office of Worker’s Compensation, at which time a recommendation was issued. Plaintiff rejected this recommendation.

Plaintiff filed suit seeking permanent total worker’s compensation benefits. Made defendants were South Louisiana Contractors, Inc.,…