Jenkins v. Orleans Parish School Board

SAMUEL, Judge.

Plaintiff filed this suit against her employer, the Orleans Parish School Board, for total and permanent disability benefits under the Louisiana Workmen’s Compensation Act. The defendant answered, admitting plaintiff’s employment and rate of compensation, but denying the accident sued upon, involving plaintiff’s teeth, seriously or permanently disfigured her or caused the impairment of a physical function.

After a trial on the merits, there was judgment in favor of plaintiff, awarding compensation for loss of a physical function at the rate of $30 per week for 100 weeks, subject…