White v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

FRUGÉ, Judge.

This is a workmen’s compensation suit. Plaintiff Joseph White was employed by Rapides Packing Company, Inc. On September 26, 1962, while blocking hogs, he sustained an injury to his left ring finger by accidentally cutting himself with an electric saw. Plaintiff was treated for this injury and later returned to work at Rap-ides Packing Company, Inc. Based on this injury, plaintiff brought suit for workmen’s compensation payments against his employer and its compensation insurer, United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. Plaintiff also prayed for penalties and attorney’s fees under…