Kerlec v. Mississippi River Launch

GULOTTA, Judge.

Mississippi River Launch appeals from a judgment in favor of a plaintiff-employee for past due wages, penalty wages and attorney fees under LSA-R.S. 23:631-632.

The judgment was for “the sum of $581.00 with interest from May 20, 1983, plus penalties in the sum of $7,500.00 with interest from date of judicial demand and costs, including attorney’s fees in the amount of $1,500.00.” We affirm.

Appealing, defendant contends that Frank Kerlec failed to establish that he had been employed for a five day period from May 15, 1983 to May 20, 1983 (the time for which wages were awarded);…