Thomas v. Pepsi Cola General Bottlers, Inc.

GAUDIN, Judge.

Donald Lee Thomas instituted this proceeding under the Louisiana Workmen’s Compensation Act, seeking total and permanent disability benefits from his employer, Pepsi Cola General Bottlers, Inc.

Following trial, Mr. Thomas was awarded disability benefits for an additional 150 weeks; also, his employer was ordered to pay “all medical bills” during the disability period.

From this judgment, both parties appealed.

Mr. Thomas contends: (1) that he should receive total and permanent benefits; and (2) that Pepsi Cola should have been required to pay legal interest on the past due and…