Joseph v. National Tea Co.

GOTHARD, Judge.

This is a suit by an employee, Cornell Joseph, for benefits due under the Worker’s Compensation Act as a result of injuries sustained while working as a stock clerk at the National Food Store in Donald-sonville. The trial court cast defendant, National Tea Company, in judgment for payment of $630.00 in nursing bills but dismissed plaintiffs claim for further worker’s compensation benefits, attorney’s fees, penalties and interest. Plaintiff appeals from that judgment asserting that defendant was arbitrary and capricious in paying claims untimely and that scheduled benefits for…