Franklin v. Insurance Co. of North America

CHASEZ, Judge.

Jack Franklin, a laborer, petitioned the Civil District Court for Workman’s Compensation benefits on December 21,1965, alleging that he was entitled to $35.00 per week, not to exceed 400 weeks, beginning from June 28, 1965, when he sustained severe injuries to his right elbow and to his back in the course and scope of his employment with King and Company, Incorporated, while carrying some sheetrock with a fellow workman. Named defendant was the Insurance Company of North America, who insured Jack Franklin’s employer.

After trial the Court rendered judgment in favor of the…