Prim v. City of Shreveport

PRICE, Judge.

This is an appeal from the judgment of the trial court rejecting plaintiff’s demands against the City of Shreveport and its insurer, Aetna Life and Casualty Company, for benefits under the workmen’s compensation statute for a total and permanent disability.

Plaintiff, C. C. Prim, was working as a laborer for the City of Shreveport at the Cross Lake water plant. He contends on September 24, 1971, while helping to dock a small boat, he slipped on a rock and hurt his left leg. He administered first aid to his leg on the job and continued to work, although having pain in his leg. On…