Butler v. New Orleans Paddlewheels

hMOON LANDRIEU, Judge Pro Tempore.

In this workers’ compensation case, the defendants, New Orleans Paddlewheels1 and the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (collectively “Paddlewheels”), appeal the judgment in favor of the claimant, Ernest Butler, entitling him to benefits and medical treatment, as well as an award for penalties and attorney’s fees. We affirm.

Procedural History

Ernest Butler asserts that he injured his back on or about July 1, 2001, when he lifted heavy luggage for a French tour group, Cosmos, at the Royal St. Charles Hotel where Mr. Butler was employed as a bellhop…