Sanchez v. National Life Accident Ins. Co.

JANVIER, Judge.

Milton Sanchez brings this suit against National Life & Accident Insurance Company, Inc., seeking recovery of certain disability benefits under two health and accident insurance policies.

He alleges that on June 15, 1937, while in the employ of New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, he suffered an accidental injury —a severe strain — in attempting to lift one side of a box car wheel. He claims that, as a result, he was disabled for a period of 12 weeks. He further avers that, under the terms of the said policies, he is entitled to weekly disability benefits of $7.50 under one policy…