August 29, 2023
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Understanding Statutory Employer Immunity in Workers’ Compensation Cases in Louisiana
Statutory employer immunity is critical in determining liability and compensation for workplace injuries in workers’ compensation. The following case is an example where the court had to decide whether the defendant was entitled to statutory employer immunity under the dual contract theory provided for in La.R.S. 23:1061(A)(2). We will examine the facts of the case,
August 29, 2023
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Louisiana Court Reverses Summary Judgment, Permits Plaintiff to Continue Discovering Facts
Can the Time to File a Lawsuit in Louisiana Be Extended Due to Discovery Issues? Summary Judgment for Malicious Prosecution Improper Without Adequate Discovery
August 24, 2023
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When is a Parent Company Responsible for the Safety of its Subsidiaries?
When an individual sustains an injury while on the job, the anticipation of receiving workers’ compensation to tide them over during their recovery is natural. Regrettably, situations arise where companies are unwilling to shoulder this responsibility. The scenario becomes more intricate when a parent company distances itself from its subsidiary’s actions, attempting to evade liability
August 23, 2023
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How do Conditions on Payments in Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Work?
Louisiana’s Workers’ Compensation fund exists to pay employees injured at work. Payment can be used for medical care and lost wages. When parties sign a settlement agreement on payment terms, an employee may assume payment is imminent. In a recent case from Rapides Parish, an employee discovered some conditions in a settlement may delay payment. Â
August 20, 2023
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Louisiana Court Denies Workers Compensation for Injured Minor
Injury in the workplace can usually be avoided with proper safety measures in place. Safety measures, however, become hard to enforce when minors and adults work in conjunction. This was the case for Austin Griggs, an illegally employed minor injured in a forklift accident while working. Bounce N’ Around Inflatables, LLC (BNA) supplies rentable party
August 19, 2023
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When Do Workers’ Compensation Payments Preclude Claims Against Automobile Insurers?
Are Third-Party Contractors Caught in a Workers’ Compensation Loophole? Workers’ Compensation Settlements: Protecting Your Social Security Benefits and Rights
August 19, 2023
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Lafourche Parish Court Demonstrates the Importance of Employee-Employer Relationship in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Unfortunately, accidents in the workplace are not uncommon. What happens, however, if you unknowingly signed an agreement making your employer immune from a liability claim? The following Lafourche Parish case outlines this predicament. In September 2013, Neville Patterson signed multiple documents with Raceland Raw Sugar, LLC (RRS) and Raceland Equipment Company, LLC (REC) to haul
August 16, 2023
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Which Court Has Jurisdiction in a Workers’ Compensation Case Involving Multiple States?
Louisiana Law Gives The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration Exclusive Subject Matter Jurisdiction
August 13, 2023
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