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SOILEAU v. CAJUN BAG AND SUPPLY CO.

No. 96-316.

688 So.2d 1163 (1996)

Laurita SOILEAU, Plaintiff—Appellee, v. CAJUN BAG AND SUPPLY CO., Defendant—Appellant.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

October 9, 1996.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jo B. Chandler, Lafayette, for Laurita Soileau.

Kenneth O'Neil, for Cajun Bag and Supply Co.

Before DOUCET, C.J., and YELVERTON and PETERS, JJ.

YELVERTON, Judge.

Cajun Bag and Supply Company appeals the judgment in this workers' compensation case. The hearing officer found that Laurita Soileau suffered a work-related accident that caused her to be temporarily totally disabled. Benefits were awarded as well as penalties and attorney's fees. We affirm, and amend to increase the award of attorney's fees.

FACTS

Soileau began working for Cajun Bag on February 22, 1994, as a main seam sewer. On...

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