Lindsey v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.

CULPEPPER, Judge.

Defendants appeal from a judgment on the merits awarding plaintiff workmen’s compensation benefits for total and permanent disability.

The issues are (1) the occurrence of an accident or injury, (2) any disability caused by the alleged accidents and (3) defendant’s special plea of prescription.

The general facts show that plaintiff was employed as an operator of a regenerative caustic unit in the oil refinery of defendant, Cities Service Oil Company. He watched the gauges, climbed towers, turned valves with wrenches, and, in emergencies, had to perform these duties quickly and…