Gautreaux v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

DOUCET, Judge.

Plaintiff, Dave Gautreaux, a construction worker in his forties, was injured while employed by Martin & Sons, Inc., and subsequently sought permanent disability benefits from his employer’s worker’s compensation carrier, United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, who denied same. From an adverse judgment in the trial court, plaintiff appeals.

The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial judge erred in finding plaintiff had not proven permanent disability. We affirm.

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