Legal Opinion
Prier v. Massman Construction Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided December 21, 1967No. 2151PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HOOD, Judge.
Plaintiff, Harold Prier, instituted this action for workmen’s compensation benefits based on total and permanent disability, and for penalties and attorney’s fees. The suit was filed against plaintiff’s former employer, Massman Construction Company, and its compensation insurer, Travelers Insurance Company. Judgment was rendered by the trial court in favor of plaintiff, awarding him the workmen’s compensation benefits claimed, but rejecting plaintiff’s demands for penalties and attorneys fees. Defendants have appealed.
The principal issues presented on this appeal are: (1) Did an…
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