Kirby v. Crystal Oil Refining Corp.

Plaintiffs, Oliver Kirby as the father, and Addie Kirby as the sister, of J. C. Kirby, deceased, sued defendant, Crystal Oil Refining Corporation, for judgment under the Workmen’s Compensation Law of Louisiana for compensation for the death of J. C. Kirby, who was accidentally killed while performing duties for and in the course of his employment by defendant, and who, at the time of his death, was receiving a weekly wage of $45.50. The father demanded 32per cent, of this amount for 300 weeks and the sister 11 per cent, of the amount during the same period. The father also demanded $250 as…