Legal Opinion
Arabie Bros. Trucking Co. v. Gautreaux ex rel. Gautreaux
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided December 21, 2012No. 2012 CA 0849PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMcCLENDON, J.
[PIn this workers’ compensation case, the deceased claimant’s legal successor appeals a judgment awarding medical and indemnity benefits, but denying penalties and attorney fees. For the reasons that follow, we amend in part, and, as amended, affirm.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On January 27, 2000, Patrick Gautreaux was seriously injured when a large tree, which he was cutting, fell, crushing him to the ground. Mr. Gautreaux remained in a coma until his death on October 11, 2007.
At the time of the accident, Arabie Brothers Trucking Company (Arabie) was clearing a commercial site for the…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Leake v. ParsonLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1925
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- Borden-Aicklen Auto Supply Co. v. Folse Service StationLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1927
- Nee v. N. O. Public Service, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1929
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