Williams v. Lake Charles Stevedores, Inc.

John Williams, a longshoreman, while employed by and working for Lake Charles Stevedores, Inc., on the docks at Lake Charles, received on December 9, 1930, an accidental injury to his foot and ankle causing him a very serious, painful, and lasting injury. He claims of Lake Charles Stevedores, Inc., compensation at the rate of $20 per week for a period of 125 weeks on account of his injury, less $110 already paid.

Defendant denies liability, but plaintiff’s right to compensation is not questioned by evidence. The dispute has to do with the method which should be used in computing the amount due…