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BRANUM v. J. RAY McDERMOTT AND COMPANY

No. 9099.

271 So.2d 698 (1972)

Donald B. BRANUM v. J. RAY McDERMOTT AND COMPANY and The Travelers Insurance Company.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit.

December 26, 1972.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John G. Torian, II, and Robert M. Mahoney, Davidson, Meaux, Onebane & Donohoe, Lafayette, for appellant.

Wilson S. Krebs, Patterson, for appellees.

Before LANDRY, TUCKER and PETERS, JJ.

LANDRY, Judge.

The pivotal issue presented by this appeal is whether acrophobia (fear of heights) resulting from an accident is totally and permanently disabling to a workman employed as a shipfitter. The trial court decided the matter in favor of the injured employee, Branum. Plaintiff's employer, J. Ray McDermott and Company (McDermott), and its insurer, The Travelers Insurance Company (Travelers) have appealed. We affirm.

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