BROSSETT v. STATE THROUGH DEPT. OF TRANSP.

No. 84-331.

467 So.2d 121 (1985)

Douglas BROSSETT, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. STATE of Louisiana, Through the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT, Defendant-Appellant.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

April 10, 1985.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Watson, Murchison, Crews, Arthur & Corkern, Ronald E. Corkern, Jr., Natchitoches, for defendant-appellant.

Kelly & Salim, Robert L. Salim, Natchitoches, for plaintiff-appellee.

Before GUIDRY, LABORDE and YELVERTON, JJ.


LABORDE, Judge.

Plaintiff employee was awarded benefits and attorney fees in his workers' compensation action against defendant employer. Defendant appeals, contending that the trial judge erred by awarding benefits. Defendant further contends that, even if it owes compensation benefits, it is not liable for attorney fees. Plaintiff requests an increase in attorney fees. We affirm the compensation award, reverse the attorney fees award, and render judgment in this...

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