Picou v. J.B. Luke's Sons

Plaintiff brought this suit for damages, under Article 2315 of the Revised Civil Code, for the death of her minor son, Paul O.J. Picou. She made defendants, in solido Geo. A. Hormel Co., the owner of the truck which will hereinafter be referred to as the Hormel Truck, and its liability insurance carrier, Hartford Accident Indemnity Co., J.B. Luke's Sons, a commercial partnership, and the individual members thereof, the employer of the said minor son, hereinafter referred to as the Lukes. In the alternative, she seeks compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act, Act No. 20 of 1914, as…