Legal Opinion
Rawls v. Dixie Drilling Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided February 18, 1964No. 1017PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HOOD, Judge.
In this workmen’s compensation suit plaintiff contends that he is totally and *418permanently disabled as the result of a skin infection sustained by him during the course of his employment. The suit was instituted against his employer, The Dixie Drilling Company, Inc., and its compensation insurer, American Insurance Company. After trial, judgment was rendered by the trial court in favor of plaintiff for maximum benefits based on total and permanent disability, and for penalties and attorney’s fees. Defendants have appealed.
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2Cases cited11 opinions
- Roberts v. MS Carroll Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1953
- Glidden v. Alexandria Concrete CompanySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1962
- Olivier v. Liberty Mutual Insurance CompanySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1961
- Kraemer v. Jahncke ServicesLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1955
- Anderson v. Rowan Drilling CompanyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1963
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- Bates v. Bituminous Casualty Corp.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1972