DocketNumber: No. 11,888
Citation Numbers: 14 La. App. 453
Judges: Janvier
Filed Date: 1/13/1930
Status: Precedential
Modified Date: 7/24/2022
Plaintiff sustained burns to his knees and, alleging that these burns were caused by chemicals used in the spraying of the beds of defendant’s hotel, seeks to recover therefor. After registering and being assigned to a room plaintiff retired at about 9:30 p. m. He alleges that at about 11 p. m., having dropped off to sleep he was suddenly awakened by a realization of the fact that one of his knees was burnt “almost to a crisp” and that the other also had sustained burns a little less serious. He proceeded to the Charity Hospital where his injuries were treated.
Defendant contends that the burns, such as they were, were not sustained by chemicals used in treating the beds but, in all probability, were the result of some accident or unforeseen event of which plaintiff had no knowledge and, in fact, not even within his premises.
Viewing the record' as a whole we have come to the conclusion that we would not be justified in reversing the findings of the trial court.
As to the quantum, it is manifest that plaintiff greatly exaggerated the injuries he sustained which, in fact, were of a very simple nature. It appears to us that the amount allowed, to-wit: $50, is ample compensation.
The judgment appealed from is therefore affirmed.