Naquin v. Uniroyal, Inc.

WATKINS, Judge.

This is an action for worker’s compensation benefits. The trial court awarded plaintiff, Harold J. Naquin, $39.00 per week for 200 weeks for partial loss of use of an arm, penalties, and attorney’s fees. The plaintiff has appealed seeking increased compensation for total or partial disability under LSA-R.S. 23:1221(2) and 23:1221(3), respectively. Defendant, Uniroyal, Inc., has answered the appeal, seeking reduction or elimination of penalties and attorney’s fees. We affirm the judgment of the trial court in all respects.

Naquin was employed as controls coordinator by Uniroyal…