THOMPSON v. SOUTHERN CAS. INS. CO.

No. 13289.

349 So.2d 990 (1977)

Tommy Lee THOMPSON, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. SOUTHERN CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY and Clyde Sullivan, Inc., Defendants-Appellants.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Second Circuit.

Rehearing Denied September 26, 1977.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Baker, Culpepper & Brunson by Bobby L. Culpepper, Jonesboro, for defendants-appellants.

Thomas & Dunahoe by Gerard F. Thomas, Jr., Natchitoches, for plaintiff-appellee.

Before BOLIN, HALL and JONES, JJ.


En Banc. Rehearing Denied September 26, 1977.

HALL, Judge.

This is a suit for workmen's compensation benefits by a 37 year old log cutter. The trial judge found that plaintiff was totally and permanently disabled, awarded benefits accordingly, but denied penalties and attorney's fees. Defendants appealed. Plaintiff answered the appeal, claiming that he is entitled to penalties and attorney's fees. We affirm the trial court judgment.

Plaintiff was injured...

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