Hennan v. Ethyl Corp.

SAVOIE, Judge.

Plaintiff, Orville J. Hennan, appeals the trial court’s denial of workmen’s compensation benefits, as well as penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees incident thereto.

On August 4, 1980, plaintiff, while in the course and scope of his employment with defendant, Ethyl Corporation (hereinafter *494referred to as Ethyl), had a portion of his left index finger traumatically amputated. As a result thereof, plaintiff sought the medical attention of Dr. Charles A. Strange, an orthopedic surgeon. Following a short period of convalescence, plaintiff returned to work on August 13, 1980.…