Nix v. City of Houma

EDWARDS, Judge.

This is a suit for workmen’s compensation benefits on behalf of decedent, Clifford William Nix, by his widow, Eva Agnes Nix, and their three children. Mrs. Nix, the principal plaintiff herein, originally sued in tort for wrongful death, naming as defendants the City of Houma; B.J. Hughes, Inc., a corporation which employed Mr. Nix; and City of Houma Electric, Water & Gas Utility Company. This action for workmen’s compensation against B.J. Hughes, Inc., was severed and tried separately.

Mr. Nix was 64 years old with a preexisting diabetic condition but no history of heart…