Owens v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

FORET, Judge.

Wilfred Owens, Sr. (plaintiff) brought this workmen’s compensation action to recover disability benefits from defendants, Heldenbrand, Inc. (plaintiff’s former employer), and its workmen’s compensation insurer, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (Liberty). Plaintiff also sought to recover penalties and attorney’s fees.

After trial on the merits, the trial court rendered judgment in favor of plaintiff, awarding him permanent total disability benefits at the rate of $45.50 per week for 500 weeks. However, the trial court also rendered judgment in favor of defendants, denying…