Worker Can't Be Forced to Sign Consent Form for 2nd Opinion Exam

A Louisiana appellate court ruled that an injured worker could not be compelled to sign a "consent" form for an evaluation by a doctor, selected by her employer, for rendering a second medical opinion. Case: Walker v. The Summit, No. 14-676, 11/05/2014, published. Facts: Kathleen Walker filed a workers' compensation claim against her employer, The Summit, based on a work-related accident that occurred on July 31, 2009. The Summit contracted with Employment Risk Management Services to administer her claim. ERMS scheduled an appointment for Walker to see Dr. Donald Smith, a...