Johnson v. Alexander

GUIDRY, Judge.

This tort suit was before us previously. Willie W. Johnson filed this action against James A. Alexander for damages sustained when a steel pipe being lifted by Alexander, a backhoe operator, fell and struck plaintiff’s forefoot causing extensive injuries. Also named as defendants are Dupont and Alexander Equipment Corporation (hereafter Dupont and Alexander), Alexander’s employer, and Western World Insurance Company (hereafter Western), Dupont and Alexander’s liability insurer. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (hereafter U.S.F. & G.), the worker’s compensation insurer…