Matthews v. Allied Chemical Corp.

WATKINS, Judge.

This is a suit for workers’ compensation benefits brought by Cynthia Patín Matthews against Allied Chemical Corporation for alleged total and permanent disability in connection with a lung condition. The trial court rendered judgment for defendant, Allied Chemical. We affirm.

Mrs. Matthews worked for Allied Chemical as an operator technician in Allied Chemical’s plant at Geismar, Louisiana. The plant emits chemical fumes such as ammonia and acid. She became short of breath and anemic and consulted the company physician, Dr. A.R. Cronan, Jr., and her family physician, Dr. Victor…