Employer Had No Liability for Unauthorized Treatment

The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled that an employer was not liable for the cost of treatment that a worker had obtained 11 years after a compensable injury, as he did not obtain preauthorization. Case: ABF Freight System v. Dugger, No. CV-18-833, 03/13/2019, published. Facts: Byron Dugger worked for ABF Freight System. He injured his back while at work in June 2004. Dugger received treatment from Dr. John Wilson. In February 2005, the doctor reported that Dugger was at maximum medical improvement, though he remained under Wilson’s care. The claims administrator for ABF accepted...