Eddins v. B.I.C. Corp.

SCHOTT, Judge.

This is a worker’s compensation case in which plaintiff claims to be permanently and totally disabled and hence entitled to the benefits provided by LSA-R.S. 23:1221(2) of the compensation law. The trial court awarded a lump sum of $5,000 and assigned no reasons for judgment. Plaintiff has appealed seeking benefits for permanent and total disability, medical expenses and penalties and attorney fees.

Plaintiff was employed as a driver of refrigerated trucks by defendant, B.I.C. Corporation from December, 1980 until March, 1981. He sustained a back injury which led to a…