Caldwell Wholesale Co. v. Smith

WILLIAMS, Judge.

bThe defendant, Edgar Smith, appeals a judgment finding that his medical problems of stroke and ischemic colitis and his permanent and total disability are unrelated to his myocardial infarction in 1980. The trial court dismissed defendant’s re-conventional demand seeking payment of medical expenses, permanent total disability benefits, penalties and attorney fees. For the following reasons, we reverse in part, amend and affirm as amended.

FACTS

Edgar Smith worked for Caldwell Wholesale Company (“Caldwell”) as an outside salesman with a route in Northwest Louisiana. On August…