Odon v. Atlantic Oil & Producing Co.

Plaintiff was employed by defendant as a laborer in the oil fields at a weekly wage of $31.50. On May 19, 1925, while at work on a derrick he was accidentally injured and he brings this suit for compensation at $20.00 per week for 400 weeks for total permanent disability under the Workmen’s Compensation Law.

He was awarded compensation at $20.00 per week for ten weeks and the sum of $250.00 for medical, surgical and hospital ■ expenses. The defendant was given credit ■ for $200.00 already paid for compensation and for $198.50 paid for medical, surgical and hospital bills. The plaintiff…