Travelers Insurance Co. v. Theriot

Appellee instituted this suit to recover Workmen’s Compensation benefits for two hernias which he contended resulted from a single accidental injury occurring March 31, 1960, while working in the scope of his employment for his employer.

The issues having been given to the jury, it found that appellee had sustained a hernia to his right side and a hernia to his left side as a result of one accident or occurrence. The trial court rendered judgment on this verdict in favor of appellee for two hernias at the rate of $35.00 per week for 52 weeks.

Appellant’s sole point asserts that the court was in…