Standard Companies v. Trahan

1 .STATEMENT OF THE FACTS

This is a workers’ compensation case. Kirk Trahan was employed by The Standard Companies, Inc. (Standard) as a service coffee representative. He drove a company supply truck, delivering coffee, supplies and equipment to various businesses. The delivery truck was a regular sized van and Mr. Trahan utilized a dolly to unload coffee and other supplies. On July 6, 2001, while taking coffee and materials out of the van, he lost his footing and fell, injuring his back. After the accident, Standard assigned another employee to help Mr. Trahan fulfill his job duties. Despite…