Horrell v. Gulf & Valley Cotton Oil Co.

Plaintiff was injured as a result of an explosion which occurred in the plant of the defendant under circumstances which we have heretofore held involved the defendant with responsibility. Wm. F. Horrell, Sr., v. *92Gulf. & Valley Cotton Oil Company, Inc. (La. App.), 131 So. 709. The only question at issue here is the quantum of damages.

The damages claimed in plaintiff’s petition are fixed at the total sum of $11,-247.40 and are itemized as follows:

For pain and suffering experienced as a result of burns to his body, inclusive of burns to head, face, arms, back, legs and thighs $ 7,500.00

For pain…